Bubal Hartebeest

The Bubal Hartebeest was a species of antelope native to the arid grasslands of North Africa. It was known for its striking, reddish-brown coat and its long, curved horns.

The Bubal Hartebeest was a grazer that fed on a variety of grasses and plants. It is believed to have been a social animal that lived in small herds.

The Bubal Hartebeest is believed to have been hunted to extinction in the early 20th century. Its extinction is a tragic reminder of the impact of human activity on our planet's biodiversity.

Bubal Hartebeest

Bubal Hartebeest

Classification

Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Bovidae > Alcelaphus > A. buselaphus buselaphus

Native To

Conservation Status

Average Height

3 - 4 feet
(0.9 - 1.2 m)

Average Weight

300 - 450 lbs
(136 - 204 kg)

Average Life Span

10 - 15 years

Gestation Period

240 days

Diet

Herbivore (grasses)

Social Structure

Herd

Did You Know?

The Bubal Hartebeest was a subspecies of hartebeest that is now extinct.

It was native to North Africa.

The last known Bubal Hartebeest was seen in the early 20th century.

They were known for their distinctive long, narrow faces and lyre-shaped horns.

Their diet consisted mainly of grasses.

They were social animals and lived in herds.

The extinction of the Bubal Hartebeest is primarily attributed to overhunting and habitat loss.

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