Average Mass:
155 kg (340lb)

Average Shoulder Height:
124 cm (49")

Rowland Ward:
nc

SCI:
ED

Track: 98mm (3 7/8") x 67mm (2 5/8")

Exterminated in most of it's range before 1930. Now in isolated populations in Ethiopia.

Categorical-discrete (CD) distribution model

Found in semi-desert savanna. May occur in open woodland but avoids dense woodland. Prefers open plains such as grassplains, floodplains, grassveld, vleis and strips of grass around pans. Independant of water.

The hartebeest, like many antelope, is primarily diurnal, grazing in the early morning and late afternoon, and resting in a shaded area during the hottest part of the day.  During feeding periods, a sentry watches for potential sources of danger, and can often be seen standing on a termite mound in order to increase the range of visibility.  When fleeing, the herd runs in single file, and can reach speeds of up to 80 kmph / 48 mph.  At 3-4 years of age, males attempt to hold a territory.  Marked with dung piles, these defended regions average 31 hectares in area, and are generally taken over by another male after 4-5 years.  Females and males alike are generally non-aggressive, although both sexes will fight vigorously in defense of their offspring or territory.  Population densities average 1.4 animals per square kilometer.