On the Ranch

Our Exotics

The exotics at Catalena Ranch are the picture of diversity. Each species was selected for its ability to thrive on the bahia and bermuda grass and the abundant brush of the Grimes County region.

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We're proud to call these creatures part of the pack for their distinguished lineages, their beautiful statures, and their robust health.

  • Hurricane

    Greater Kudu Bull 58 in. 5 yrs

    Our flagship kudu bull. Hurricane has a commanding presence and consistent, predictable behavior around the herd.

    A kudu bull stands tall in the pasture.
    Photo by Katie Catalena

  • King

    Sable Bull 44 in. 6 yrs

    King holds court over the sable pasture with an unmistakable silhouette and thick, swept horns.

    A sable bull stands in a wooded pasture.
    Photo by Dee Catalena

  • Nova

    Nyala Bull 26 in. 4 yrs

    Nova demonstrates the dramatic contrast between male and female nyala. Stripes and white-tipped horns define his profile.

    A nyala bull stands near brush.
    Photo by Katie Catalena

  • Willow

    Dama Female 3 yrs

    Willow is the fastest dama on the ranch, known for her signature bounding "dama hop" across the open pasture.

    A female dama looks toward the camera.
    Photo by Katie Catalena

  • Juniper

    Greater Kudu Female 4 yrs

    A calm and dependable matriarch of the kudu herd. Juniper is an excellent mother to her calves.

    A female kudu grazes alongside a bull.
    Photo by Katie Catalena

  • Atlas

    Greater Kudu Bull 32 in. 2 yrs

    Atlas is the up-and-coming young bull. His lineage is carefully tracked as we evaluate his horn development.

    A young kudu in tall grass.
    Photo by Katie Catalena

  • Rosie

    Sable Female 5 yrs

    Rosie leads the sable females. Fiercely protective, she has successfully raised three calves on the ranch.

    Several female sable stand near a sable baby.
    Photo by Katie Catalena

  • Saga

    Nyala Female 3 yrs

    Saga represents everything we love about nyala females — shy, graceful, and attentive. Often seen mid-jump.

    A female nyala jumping across the field.
    Photo by Dee Catalena