African Hartebeest Skull and Horn Plaque for Sale SKU 1345

Description of Species

Hartebeest Animal Description 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. WikipediaTrophic level: Herbivorous Encyclopedia of Life Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of Life Scientific name: Alcelaphus buselaphus Lifespan: 11 – 20 years (In the wild) Mass: Male: 280 – 480 lbs (Adult), Female: 260 – 410 lbs (Adult) Did you know: Hartebeest inhabit dry savannas, open plains and wooded grasslands, often moving into more arid places after rainfall.