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Colouring is generally light brown on the back becoming paler towards the rear and under the belly.
The back slopes away from the humped shoulders. They prefer grassy plains for grazing but are also found in lightly treed savannah or hills. The hartebeest feeds exclusively on grass, and usually drinks twice daily although it can go for months without water if necessary. They are social beasts and often intermingle with animals such as zebras and wildebeest. Their behavior is not unlike the wildebeest's, particularly the head tossing and shaking.