Hartebeest Skull

Approximately 28×14×24" The Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) is a large African antelope known for its unusually elongated skull and distinctive curved horns. Both males and females grow horns, which rise from a pronounced bony forehead before sweeping outward and backward. Their long, narrow faces aren't just for looks either. Hartebeest have specialized high-crowned teeth and elongated jaws well suited for grazing tough grasses. Built for life on open grasslands and savannas, Hartebeest are powerful runners capable of reaching speeds of around 40 mph. Their sloping backs, long legs, and high shoulders give them their famously unusual silhouette and help make them efficient runners over open terrain. This genuine Hartebeest skull preserves many of those distinctive adaptations, from the elongated facial structure to the impressive horn cores. A pretty neat piece of African natural history, even without the rest of the antelope attached.