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Hartebeest

Alcelaphus buselaphus

Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)Common

Photo: D. Gordon E. Robertson · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mammalherbivore

The hartebeest is a long-faced antelope found in Africa's grasslands. It stands about 1 meter tall at the shoulder and has uniquely curved horns. Its sloping back and extra-long legs make it look different from other antelopes.

  • Both males and females grow horns, with females' being thinner.
  • Their horns can stretch up to 70 cm long.
  • Coat colors vary by subspecies from sandy brown to deep chocolate.
GrasslandSavannaAfrica
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Alcelaphus buselaphus
Habitat
Grassland, Savanna
Regions in this directory
Africa
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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