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Where to see Lichtensteins Hartebeest in South Africa
About the Lichtensteins Hartebeest
A large, long-legged African antelope associated with savanna, woodland edges and seasonally flooded grasslands. It is primarily a grazer and generally occurs in herds, with its elongated head, sloping back and strongly ridged horns giving it the characteristic hartebeest appearance.
How to identify the Lichtensteins Hartebeest
A large, slender antelope with a long narrow head, strongly sloping back, long legs, and a distinctive dark facial pattern. Both sexes have curved, ridged horns. The coat is generally reddish-brown to tan with darker markings on the face, shoulders, and legs.
Did you know?
Lichtenstein's Hartebeest is a highly specialized grassland antelope with an unusually elongated head and long legs that give it an elevated field of view and excellent running ability across open terrain.
Also known as: Lichtenstein's Kongoni, Lichtenstein-hartebees
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