The hartebeest is a large African antelope with a distinctive long, narrow head, long legs, and a sloping back. It has a reddish-brown coat with white markings on the face, neck, and legs. The Hartebeest is a very fast runner and can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. It is a grazer and feeds mainly on grasses and shrubs. The hartebeest is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and savannas throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa. It is an important prey species for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Specifications:
- The photos shown are examples of what your specimen will approximately look like. Each skull is unique and will vary slightly in size, shape, color, etc.
- Mandible not included
- Missing nasal turbinates
- May be missing teeth
- Average Skull Length 40.2 cm (15.8 in.)
- Average Skull Width 14 cm (5.5 in.)
- Average Tip to Tip 20 cm (7.9 in.)
