Least Concern
Coke's Hartebeest
Alcelaphus buselaphus cokii
About Coke's Hartebeest
Coke's hartebeest is a large, reddish-brown antelope easily recognized by its elongated face and sharply angled horns that curve forward then outward. It's one of eight hartebeest subspecies and is found only in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Unlike many antelopes that rely on speed or cover, Coke's hartebeest favors open grassland and uses its long face and elevated eyes to spot predators from a distance. Herds are small (typically 6 to 20 animals) and led by a dominant male. In Kenya, the best places to see them are Nairobi National Park, Amboseli, and the Athi-Kapiti plains.
Did you know?
Its long, narrow face works like a periscope, giving it a higher vantage point to spot predators over tall grass.
Where to see them
Nairobi National Park
Amboseli
Athi-Kapiti Plains
Serengeti