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Hartebeest, Kongoni

Alcelaphus buselaphus

Description:

A large antelope, the hartebeest stands just over 1 m (3.3 ft) at the shoulder, and has a typical head-and-body length of 200 to 250 cm (79 to 98 in). The weight ranges from 100 to 200 kg (220 to 440 lb). It has a particularly elongated forehead and oddly shaped horns, short neck, and pointed ears.

Habitat:

Open Savannah with single trees and shrubs, Mara Triangle, Masai Mara National Reserve

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Benno Ibold
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Benno Ibold

Narok, Kenya

Spotted on Jul 21, 2017
Submitted on Sep 26, 2017

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