Description
Hartebeest are a fairly large antelope species, which can stand almost 1.5 m (5 ft) at the shoulder. Weight in the smaller females ranges from 100 to 185 kg (220 to 410 lb), while males may weigh from 125 to 255 kg (280 to 560 lb). Head-and-body length can range from 150 to 230 cm (59 to 91 in) and tail length can range from 30 to 70 cm (12 to 28 in). Male hartebeest are a dark brown colour while females are yellow brown. Both sexes have horns which can reach lengths up to 70 cm (27 in). Hartebeest live in grassland and open forest where they eat grass. They are diurnal and spend the morning and late afternoon eating. Herds contain five to twenty individuals but can occasionally contain up to 350.
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