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Hartebeest, Red

Scientific Name: Alcelaphus b caama

Subspecies: Is itself a subspecies of Alcelaphus buselaphus.

Distribution: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Angola

Habitat: Open grassland and savanna.

Description: Middlesized antelope, that weighs around 170 kg and measures 120 - 140 cm over the shoulder. General colour light reddish brown. The horns are black and heavy, curved at first slightly forwards and inwards, then sharply backwards, which gives them a very unique appearance.

Hunting method: Pursch or tracking with trackers

Hunting available in: South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

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