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Is this a hartebeest?

  • trexhunter by trexhunter

    We think this is a hartebeest but we are not sure.

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  • davidbygott by davidbygott moderator

    A hartebeest would be "bigger", i.e. with its belly about level with horizon, and wouldn't show that clear border between tan flank and white belly, all along its side. This is a Grant's gazelle, and from its thick neck, probably a big male.

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  • AowlanCrystal by AowlanCrystal moderator

    My guess would have been Grants too, as the body shape is not quite right for hartebeest either.

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  • AowlanCrystal by AowlanCrystal moderator

    I have tried to find 2 images showing a hartebeest and a large male Grants, standing in a position as close to the angle to camera, as the image being discussed, so they can be better compared, hope this helps.

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  • davidbygott by davidbygott moderator

    Excellent examples, thanks for finding them.

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