Lichtenstein’s hartebeest

Lichtenstein's hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus lichtensteinii) is a large African antelope found in the miombo woodland zones of eastern and southern Africa. It is a subspecies of hartebeest, which are characterized by their elongated heads, bracket-shaped horns, and high forequarters that slope to lower hindquarters.1

Hartebeests are social animals that live in herds on open plains and scrublands. They are selective grazers, with a long, narrow muzzle that allows them to feed on nutritious leaves and shoots, giving them an advantage during the dry season. Adult males are territorial, while females and young typically form smaller herds. Females give birth after an eight-month gestation period, and young males eventually leave to join bachelor herds before competing for their own territory and mating opportunities.1