Rooihartbees

Red Hartebeest

Also known as the Cape Hartebeest, this large African antelope has a very gawky and odd looking appearance, but don’t be fooled as it is one of the fastest and most wary antelope on the African plains. With their characteristic zig-zag running pattern when alerted, these antelope can reach speeds of up to 65 km/h. Both males and females being reddish brown in color and bearing horns, make it difficult to tell apart.