Alcelaphinae (bonteboks, hartebeest, wildebeest)
Alcelaphinae
The animals in this subfamily are all nomadic antelopes found in Africa. They have long legs and long faces and both the males and females have horns. They are grazers and live in herds. This subfamily contains 10 species of bonteboks, hartebeests, wildebeests,and related animals in four genera. |
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Alcelaphus (hartebeest)
Hartebeest   
The hartebeest may look clumsy, but it is a very nimble runner!
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Hartebeest
Hartebeests are found in medium and tall grasslands, including savannas.
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Hartebeest
Hartebeests feed almost entirely on grass.
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Lichtenstein's Hartebeest
When there is danger, the Lichtenstein's hartebeest makes a sneezing snort sound!
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Beatragus (hirola)
Hirola 
The hirola is also known as the four-eyed antelope because it has scent glands under its eyes that expands when it is excited.
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Hirola
It is estimated that there are only 600 hirola today. The surviving hirola are threatened by drought, poaching and habitat loss. They are currently found on south-eastern coast of Kenya, just south of the border with Somalia.
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Hirola
Hirola have long legs, a long body, and a long face. Both the male and female hirola have horns.
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Connochaetes (wildebeest)
Wildebeest
Male and female wildebeest have horns.
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Black Wildebeest
Black wildebeests are also known as white-tailed gnus. Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes
Blue Wildebeest
When wildebeest travel, they walk with their heads down. Source: Animal Diversity Web Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes
Blue Wildebeest
When they migrate, blue wildebeest form large herds. Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes
Damaliscus (topi, bontebok, tsessebe)
Bontebok
The bontebok is also known as the blesbok. During the hottest part of the day, bonteboks often stand in groups facing the sun and nodding tier heads.
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Bontebok
This grazing animal is found in South Africa.
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Topi
Male topi leave their mother when they are about a year old to join a bachelor herd.
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Topi
Topi will stand on termite mounds to watch for danger. Source: Arkive Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes
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