qT=2&tQ=How do male hartebeests establish their dominance in an area?&tC=a series of head movements and postures|deposit droppings to establish territory|a series of clashes using their long stout horns|all of the above|none of the above&cC=4&fB=Male hartebeests go to great lengths in defending their territory. They will often find a high watchtower to look out for any intruder. If one is a found the hartebeest will go through an elaborate series of rituals to establish dominance.<br><br>One hartebeest will usually leave after such a display, but if not, a physical confrontation will ensue. They’ll clash heads, and often seriously hurt one another. Males are most aggressive during breeding season.