Hartebeest
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| Lifespan | 11 – 20 years (In the wild) |
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| Conservation status | Least Concern (Population decreasing) |
| Trophic level | Herbivorous |
| Scientific name | Alcelaphus buselaphus |
| Mass | Male: 120 – 220 kg (Large Adult), Female: 120 – 180 kg (Large Adult) |
| Did you know | Cheetahs and jackals prey on small calves, while young and adult hartebeests are killed by lions, hyenas, leopards, hunting dogs and people. |
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| ID | 1389422 |
About Hartebeest
The hartebeest, also known as kongoni, is an African antelope. Eight subspecies have been described, including two sometimes considered to be independent species. A large antelope, the hartebeest stands just over 1 m at the shoulder, and has a typical head-and-body length of 200 to 250 cm.