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Posted on Sep 28, 2007
by Sean Amos.
The Kudu horn has long been a symbol of Scouting and of Wood Badge. In fact, the Kudu Horn was... more »
The Kudu horn has long been a symbol of Scouting and of Wood Badge. In fact, the Kudu Horn was used to summons the very first scouts at Brownsea Island in 1907 and in Wood Badge the Kudu Horn or a substitute is used in all U.S. Wood Badge Courses.
The true Kudu is a species of African antelope that is reddish gray to almost blue in color. It ranges from South Africa to Abyssinia. A Kudu bull stands almost five (5) feet high at the shoulder. Most beautiful are the magnificent spiral horns that cap the head. The Kudu has a remarkable sense of hearing, it has keen eyesight , keen sense of smell, and great speed. which makes it difficult to capture. less «
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