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Uganda kobs eat grass.
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Uganda Kob Facts for Kids: U Is for Uganda Kob
The Uganda kob is a reddish antelope from Africa. It appears on the coat of arms of Uganda. Here are easy Uganda kob facts for kids: what Uganda kobs eat, how big they grow, what a baby Uganda kob is called and where Uganda kobs live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter U.
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Uganda kobs
Two more true facts about the Uganda kob that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Uganda Kob”
Uganda Kob starts with the letter U. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
It is on Uganda’s coat of arms.
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One more fact
Males defend small patches of land called leks.
Act it outMove like an Uganda kob for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter U in “Uganda Kob”.
Ask a questionWhat would an Uganda kob eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Uganda Kob Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the Uganda kob, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An uganda kob is about 90 cm (3 ft) tall.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Uganda kobs live for about 15 years.
LifespanBaby
Calf
A baby Uganda kob is called a calf.
Baby nameGroup
Herd
A group of Uganda kobs is called a herd.
Group nameHabitat
Savanna
Uganda kobs are found in grasslands of Central and East Africa.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
The Uganda kob is a reddish antelope from Africa. It appears on the coat of arms of Uganda.
Uganda Kob is a mammalLetter
U is for Uganda kob
Uganda Kob has 9 letters and starts with U.
Say: Uganda Kob
Quick quiz
Uganda Kob Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Free printable
Uganda Kob Coloring Page: Letter U Worksheet
Done reading about the Uganda kob? Print the free letter U sheet, say “U is for Uganda kob” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
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Questions
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Uganda Kob Questions Kids Ask
Uganda kobs eat grass. That makes the Uganda kob a herbivore, which means it is a plant eater.
An uganda kob is about 90 cm (3 ft) tall.
Uganda kobs live for about 15 years.
A baby Uganda kob is called a calf.
A group of Uganda kobs is called a herd.
Uganda kobs live in grasslands of Central and East Africa. Their favorite habitat is: savanna.
Yes. The Uganda kob is a mammal. The Uganda kob is a reddish antelope from Africa. It appears on the coat of arms of Uganda.
Uganda Kob starts with the letter U. Say it slowly and listen for the U sound at the start.
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