Hartebeest

Go Back

The red hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus caama) is a large African antelope, the most colourful hartebeest, with black markings contrasting against its white abdomen and behind. It has a longer face that other hartebeest subspecies, with complex curving horns joined at the base. The life expectancy of a red hartebeest is around 19 years.

WEIGHT MALE: 150 KG

WEIGHT FEMALE: 120 KG

SHOULDER HEIGHT MALE: 1.25 M

SHOULDER HEIGHT FEMALE: 1.15 M

MATING SEASON: MARCH/ APRIL

Weights & shoulder heights are averages

© Noorsveld Safaris - 2023 | Links | Hartebeest

Website Development by ZaWeb Designs