Hartebeest - Wikipedia The hartebeest ( ˈ h ɑːr t ə ˌ b iː s t ; [3] Alcelaphus buselaphus), also known as kongoni or kaama, is an African antelope It is the only member of the genus Alcelaphus Eight subspecies have been described, including two sometimes considered to be independent species A large antelope, the hartebeest stands just over 1 m (3 ft 3 in
Hartebeest - African Wildlife Foundation The hartebeest is a large, fawn-colored antelope Their most distinctive characteristics are a steeply sloping back, long legs, and elongated snout Despite their ungainly appearance, they are as elegant, if not more than, other antelopes
Hartebeest | African Antelope, Adaptable Mammal | Britannica hartebeest, (Alcelaphus buselaphus), large African antelope (family Bovidae) with an elongated head, unusual bracket-shaped horns, and high forequarters sloping to lower hindquarters—a trait of the tribe Alcelaphini, which also includes wildebeests, the topi, and the blesbok
Hartebeest - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) is an African antelope It is the only member of the genus Alcelaphus Hartebeest are gregarious animals They are very alert and non-aggressive Hartebeest were formerly widespread in Africa, but populations have undergone a drastic decline due to various factors
Hartebeest Animal Facts - Alcelaphus buselaphus - A-Z Animals Hartebeest is a large antelope species native to the African continent It lives in open grasslands, sparsely wooded areas, and savannas Although once widespread across Africa, the antelope’s population has been on a decline due to habitat destruction and other human activities
The Hartebeest: An Overview of This Unique African Antelope The hartebeest, also known as Alcelaphus buselaphus, is a fascinating African antelope species that is often overshadowed by its more popular relatives such as the lion and elephant Nevertheless, the hartebeest is a remarkable creature that deserves our attention and admiration
Hartebeest Facts - Photos - Earths Endangered Creatures The Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "mammals" and found in the following area (s): Egypt, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan
Hartebeest - At Home on the African Range - pictures and facts Hartebeests (Alcelaphus buselaphus) are the African antelope Had Dr Brewster M Higley, who wrote the poem "Home on the Range," visited Africa, the poem might well have said: "Home, home on the range, where the deer and the hartebeests roam "
Hartebeest | Animal Kingdom The Hartebeest, an elegant African antelope, roams the savannas with its distinctive appearance, captivating grace, and crucial role in the ecosystem
Hartebeest - Facts, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Pictures - Animal Spot Hartebeests are large animals with a fawn-colored coat There are several sub species of this animal The hartebeest happens to be one of the three species that come under the classification of the genus Alcelaphus Males and females can be distinguished by the color of their coats