| Red hartebeest - Alcelaphus buselaphus |
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| Red hartebeest prefer open woodland or grassy plains. They avoid closed woodland. They are frequently found on boundaries between open grassy plains and woodland. |
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Red hartebeest are grazers. Grass make up more than 75 percent of its food, with browse and fruit the remainder. Certain grass species are avoided. Cynodon dactylon is a grass species that is readily grazed by other grazers, but is avoided by red hartebeest.
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| Red hartebeest are water dependent and utilise approximately 5.5 litres of water per day |
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| Three males for every five females |
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13 years
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The red hartebeest is the first animal to lose physical condition when the veld deteriorates. It cannot tolerate prolonged cold conditions.
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