Topi

Description:

Topi resemble hartebeest but have a darker coloration and lack sharply angled horns. They have elongated heads, a distinct hump at the base of the neck, and reddish brown bodies with dark purple patchings on their upper legs. They also have a facemask, a dark coloration on the face. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped. Their coats are short and glossy. They range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h although they typically travel at a jog.

Habitat:

The species is to be found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa.

Notes:

Spotted this on safari in Masai Mara.