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Re: Kudu-Mammal of the month July 2014

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Never seen a kudu with such a dark neck - Pilanesberg, April 2010.

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A male kudu keeps on eye on his harem - Pilanesberg, July 2010.

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Big ears - Pilanesberg, January 2012

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I saw this youngish Kudu bull some years ago. Just look at the impressive span on those horns. \O

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It's not about the horns... it's all about the accessories ;-)

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Taken near Orpen early one morning.

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Re: Kudu-Mammal of the month July 2014

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Super SG - Lovely sketch ^Q^ ^Q^

Loved the head-dress PJL =O:


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Re: Kudu-Mammal of the month July 2014

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Those are massive bulls, amoli and PJL! ^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^

Will send on to hunter friend! ;-)

Flutts, the kudu has mange...not the end of the world, but indicative of poor condition?


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superb spécimens ^Q^
and one not in good health :-(


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Richprins wrote:Those are massive bulls, amoli and PJL! ^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^

Will send on to hunter friend! ;-)

Flutts, the kudu has mange...not the end of the world, but indicative of poor condition?
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