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Male lesser kudu, Kushu, stands to the left of a large rock covered in large branches and hay. A vulture sits on top of the right side of the rock. They are outside, a wooden fence is in the background.

August 30, 2021

New Hooves, New Home: Keeping up with the Lesser Kudu

Some new hooves joined the lesser kudu family this year, and two calves have grown up and moved to a new habitat at the Cheetah Conservation Station! Get the full update in this Q&A with animal keeper Kristen Clark and assistant curator Gil Myers.

April 29, 2021

Male Lesser Kudu Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Cheetah Conservation Station keepers at Smithsonian’s National Zoo are celebrating the arrival of a male lesser kudu calf, who was born Mar. 29 to 7-year-old mother Rogue and 10-year-old father Garrett.

The lesser kudu family stand along the fence in their yard: Toba, Garrett, Kushu and Rogue.

February 01, 2021

Keeping Up with the Lesser Kudu Family

The lesser kudu family is growing up! Kushukuru turned 2 years old Jan. 12, and Toba turned 1 year old in October 2020. Find out what’s happening with the lesser kudu in this Q&A.