Printable Kudu Mask

printable kudu mask for kids

Those magnificent spiral horns are unlike anything else in the animal kingdom - our printable kudu mask is a stunning African antelope that deserves far more attention than it gets! The greater kudu is one of Africa's most impressive animals, and those twisting horns that can reach over 1.8 metres in length make this mask genuinely spectacular. Perfect for African animals school plays, safari projects, World Book Day, and birthday parties.

A brilliant choice for anyone who wants an African mask that isn't a lion or an elephant - the kudu is a wonderful way to explore the incredible diversity of African wildlife and always surprises kids who've never encountered one before. Every mask comes with a full colour version AND a black and white line art version for colouring in.

5 Interesting Facts About Kudus!

  • Male kudus grow the longest horns of any antelope - the spiral horns of a greater kudu can reach over 1.8 metres in length, making two and a half complete twists. Only males have horns.
  • Kudus are extraordinarily athletic jumpers - they can clear fences over 2.5 metres high from a standing start, which makes them almost impossible to contain behind standard game fencing.
  • Their bark is one of the loudest alarm calls of any antelope - a single explosive bark can alert an entire herd and is sometimes used to warn other animals of predators too.
  • Kudu bulls only grow their impressive horns gradually - at 6 months they show the first growth, the first full twist appears at around 2 years, and the full magnificent spiral isn't complete until 6 years old.
  • The kudu is the national animal of Zimbabwe and Zambia and appears on the coats of arms of both countries - a recognition of its iconic status across southern and eastern Africa.