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  • wildebeesty by wildebeesty

    is this a Topi or a hartebeest?

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  • davidbygott by davidbygott moderator in response to wildebeesty's comment.

    Topi. Diagnostics include the short swept-back horns, dark reddish color with darker patches on shoulders and hips. - the latter features not so clear in these pics.
    Hartebeeste is more of a tawny lion-colour with most of its rear end pale or whitish, and L-shaped horns.

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