Looking back at the number of times I have posted about kudus it is clear that I do not tire of admiring these animals – and especially the majestic horns of mature males, which are awesome to see in the wild. It is the splendour and sheer majesty of their horns that make kudu bulls attractive to both photographers and trophy hunters. Not being a hunting fanatic, I fail to understand the enjoyment of killing an animal simply because its magnificent horns make desirable trophies!
Kudu are awesome to watch as they move elegantly through the veld or stand stock-still and look at one. They move effortlessly through the thick bush by lifting their chins so that their horns lie flat along their backs. I regard them as regal animals and admire them for the serenity they convey.
Apart from using their horns for defending themselves, the jousting and fighting between competing males during the mating season can be fearsome to observe. They literally lock horns in their desire to overpower each other to prove their dominance. This one has come off the poorer from such an encounter.
I can’t help wondering if this bull feels ‘unbalanced’ or if it is actually unaware of what it is missing.
Something Over Tea 
Dit moes seer wees!
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Dit lyk so, maar ek lees dat dit eintlik nie seer is nie en is soos wanneer ons ons naels sny.
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O dankie. Dit maak sin.
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It looks as though it is trying to persuade you that one short horn is the very latest in chic style.
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It might have to for this would be its permanent look from now.
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A beautiful beast, and must better alive, in my opinion!
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I agree with you 🙂
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They are magnificent, as are your captures Anne.
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Thank you very much, Cindy.
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Yes, magnificent!
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I am glad that you agree 🙂
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Excellent. How could you not like those magnificent creations? And, yes, I agree, best to admire them when still with their owner. Alive. In the wild.
✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨
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There is something almost magical about coming across kudu in the wild.
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Lieflike fotos, Anne.
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Baie dankie, Una 🙂
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I share your sentiments about trophy hunting 100%, Anne.
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I am glad you do, Dries. We can collect a greater variety of trophies through photography 🙂
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And don’t we score 100% for effort!?
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A splendid set of photographs that I knew would be yours as soon as I saw them in the reader. Killing animals for trophies should be universally illegal
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What a kind comment, Derrick. Thank you! I have seen many trophies hanging against walls gathering dust and I have to ask … what for?
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I also prefer them alive! They have got magnificent horns!
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I never tire of seeing them, Aletta 🙂
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I agree!
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I bet that bull has a sore neck.
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Fighting between kudu bulls can lead to death – especially if their horns get inextricably locked together. We witnessed such a fierce encounter that went on for several minutes before the less dominant kudu walked away in defeat.
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Their horns are impressive! I wonder if they can regrow them; the bull in your last photos could be at a tremendous disadvantage.
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The tips of the horns do not regrow, so he will have to make do with what he has. As you can see from the photograph, horns can be useful for scratching – this bull won’t be able to scratch the itch on his other side. He certainly won’t be able to tackle other bulls for dominance.
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Jy weet wat ek dink van sulke horings nê? Maar ek stem, dit maak nie vir my sin dat hulle so mooi dier jag nie.
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Nie net vir hulle horings nie 🙂
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Netso. Hulle is heeltemal te mooi. Ek vers6as daar kos nood is en hulle word gejag maar definitief nie net vir horings of vir pret nie
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The last picture was hilarious
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He does look rather undignified.
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