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Alcelaphus buselaphus belongs to which family and tribe?

1) Bovidae/alcelaphini
2) Felidae/pantherini
3) Canidae/canini
4) Ursidae/ursini

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Final answer:

Alcelaphus buselaphus belongs to the Bovidae/alcelaphini family and tribe.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is option 1) Bovidae/alcelaphini.

Alcelaphus buselaphus, commonly known as the hartebeest, belongs to the family Bovidae and the tribe Alcelaphini. Bovidae is a diverse family of mammals that includes antelopes, cattle, sheep, and goats. Alcelaphini is a tribe within the Bovidae family that specifically includes the hartebeest and its close relatives.

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