Lichtenstein's hartebeest
Alcelaphus lichtensteinii
Key identification features
A large hartebeest with a chestnut back, tawny sides and white rump. It has a bony pedicel on the top of the skull, and a sloping back. Both sexes have horns that rise upwards at the base and then curve sharply backwards. HB 175- 255 cm. Wt 120-215 kg.
Habitat and social behaviour
Associated with Miombo woodland. A social animal that lives in small herds with a single territorial male.
Similar species
The Kongoni is a lighter colour and has horns that expand outwards at the base and then taper upwards and backwards.
Distribution Map
Historical Distribution Map
References for historical distribution map
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