hartebeest (Meaning)
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hartebeest (n)
a large African antelope with lyre-shaped horns that curve backward
Synonyms & Antonyms of hartebeest
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hartebeest Sentence Examples
- The hartebeest, a fleet-footed antelope, gracefully galloped across the African savanna.
- The male hartebeest's massive horns commanded respect among the herd.
- The hartebeest's keen eyesight and sharp hearing alerted them to the presence of predators.
- During the hot summer months, hartebeests gathered around water sources, forming vast herds.
- The hartebeest's long, pointed muzzle was well-suited for grazing on the coarse vegetation of the savanna.
- Lions and cheetahs were the primary predators of hartebeest, but their speed and agility often enabled them to escape.
- The hartebeest's social structure was complex, with a dominant herd bull and multiple female groups.
- During the breeding season, male hartebeests engaged in fierce battles for mating rights.
- The hartebeest's shaggy coat provided insulation against cold temperatures and protection from the sun.
- Conservation efforts have been implemented to protect the hartebeest from declining populations due to habitat loss and poaching.
FAQs About the word hartebeest
a large African antelope with lyre-shaped horns that curve backward
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hartebeest, a fleet-footed antelope, gracefully galloped across the African savanna.
The male hartebeest's massive horns commanded respect among the herd.
The hartebeest's keen eyesight and sharp hearing alerted them to the presence of predators.
During the hot summer months, hartebeests gathered around water sources, forming vast herds.
