Common Tsessebe (Damaliscus lunatus lunatus)
Common Tsessebe (Damaliscus lunatus lunatus)
An important feature of the Common Tsessebe (Damaliscus lunatus lunatus) is that it is a fast runner. You can find it in South Africa, Angola, Namibia, and even Botswana. These are in open plains or woodland savannahs. Some communities call it sassaby. These animals are social, existing in bulls, females, and bachelor herds. Besides, they are territorial. The common tsessebe grazes on fresh grass and even leaves. Physically, it is large and possesses long, sturdy horns. The body coat is chestnut brown with white or purple markings on the belly. It has a black tail and grayish or blue-black thighs and limbs.
Common Tsessebes have a standing shoulder height between 40.2”-47.2” (102-120 cm), overall body length from 59”-90.6” (150-230 cm), standing height of roughly 52.75”-81.9” (134-208 cm), and a body width of 18.1”-26.4” (46-67 cm). The weight of a Common Tsessebe is between 265-353 lb (120-160 kg). Common Tsessebes have a typical lifespan of 10-15 years.
An important feature of the Common Tsessebe (Damaliscus lunatus lunatus) is that it is a fast runner. You can find it in South Africa, Angola, Namibia, and even Botswana. These are in open plains or woodland savannahs. Some communities call it sassaby. These animals are social, existing in bulls, females, and bachelor herds. Besides, they are territorial. The common tsessebe grazes on fresh grass and even leaves. Physically, it is large and possesses long, sturdy horns. The body coat is chestnut brown with white or purple markings on the belly. It has a black tail and grayish or blue-black thighs and limbs.
Common Tsessebes have a standing shoulder height between 40.2”-47.2” (102-120 cm), overall body length from 59”-90.6” (150-230 cm), standing height of roughly 52.75”-81.9” (134-208 cm), and a body width of 18.1”-26.4” (46-67 cm). The weight of a Common Tsessebe is between 265-353 lb (120-160 kg). Common Tsessebes have a typical lifespan of 10-15 years.
