Alcelaphini

The Alcelaphini are a tribe of African antelopes within the family Bovidae. This group is characterized by an elongated head and distinctive bracket-shaped horns. Prominent members of the Alcelaphini tribe include hartebeests, wildebeests, topis, and blesboks.1

Hartebeests (Alcelaphus buselaphus) are large antelopes found in herds on the open plains and scrublands of sub-Saharan Africa. They are known for their high forequarters that slope to lower hindquarters. Hartebeests are selective grazers, with their long muzzle allowing them to feed on nutritious leaves and shoots, giving them an advantage during dry seasons. Adult males are territorial, and social structures typically involve herds of females and young.1