Breeding program for the lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) in North America

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430090404.abs The lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) has been kept in North American zoological parks since 1930 but has never been a common species in collections. In 1987 this population totaled 28 animals: 15 males and 13 females. A pedigree evaluation in 1987 of the existing population indicated that eight effective founders and one potential […]