| Average Mass |
Red Hartebeest – 150 kg
Tsessebe – 140 kg |
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| Rowland Ward Minimum Measurement |
Red Hartebeest – 23″
Tsessebe – 15″ |
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| Record Measurement |
Red Hartebeest – 29 1/2″
Tsessebe – 18 1/2″ |
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| Distribution |
Red Hartebeest:
Now restricted to arid western parts of subregion but formerly as far as Cape Town. Reintroduced widely within former range.
Tsessebe:
Occurs patchily in north and north-eastern areas of subregion. |
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| Habitat |
Red Hartebeest:
Open savanna country, but also open woodland. Will drink regularly although capable of going for long periods without water
Tsessebe:
Open savanna woodland with adjacent grassland and surface water. |
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| Food |
Red Hartebeest:
Mainly grasses but also browses.
Tsessebe:
Grasses. |
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| Recommended Minimum Caliber |
.270 Win |
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| Bullets |
130 gr expanding bullet |
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| Hunting Tips |
Hunting Tip: Observation is important to accurately distinguish between males and females especially where vegetation obscures penis ‘button’ or scrotum. Males often have mud caked on their horns and forehead from ground-horning.
Not tough, however good shot placement is vital as long shots are normally required. |
