Real Hartebeest Skull

The hartebeest is a large African antelope with a distinctive long, narrow head, long legs, and a sloping back. It has a reddish-brown coat with white markings on the face, neck, and legs. The Hartebeest is a very fast runner and can reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. It is a grazer and feeds mainly on grasses and shrubs. The hartebeest is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and savannas throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa. It is an important prey species for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Specifications: The photos shown are examples of what your specimen will approximately look like. Each skull is unique and will vary slightly in size, shape, color, etc. Mandible not included Missing nasal turbinates May be missing teeth Average Skull Length 40.2 cm (15.8 in.) Average Skull Width 14 cm (5.5 in.) Average Tip to Tip 20 cm (7.9 in.)