Wildebeest - Wikipedia
Wildebeest (/ ˈwɪldɪbiːst / WIL-di-beest, [2][3][4] / ˈvɪl -/ VIL-, [4]), also called gnu (/ nuː / NOO or / njuː / NEW), [5][6][7] are antelopes of the genus Connochaetes and native to Eastern and Southern Africa. …
Wildebeest Animal Facts - Connochaetes Taurinus - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · Of all the antelopes in Africa, the wildebeest population has grown from 250,000 alive in 1960, and 1.5 million as of 2020. While the common name for this animal is the Blue Wildebeest, its …
BBC - Big Cat - wildebeest facts
Wildebeest, also known as gnu, are large muscular antelopes that weigh 120-300kg. They have a large head, a robust muzzle and impressive horns that grow upwards and curve inwards.
Wildebeests: Facts, Behaviours, Threats, and Diet | IFAW
Wildebeests are a keystone species in the plains and acacia savannah ecosystems spanning southeastern Africa to central Kenya. Their annual migrations play a vital role in nutrient cycling and …
Wildebeest - African Wildlife Foundation
There are several races of wildebeest. The species forming the large herds of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem of Kenya and Tanzania is known as the western white-bearded wildebeest, while the …
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Jul 22, 2025 · Wildebeest are some of the most important and impressive animals on the African savanna. From mass migrations and group defence tactics to mysterious female horns, here’s what …
What Is a Wildebeest? Appearance, Habitat & Behavior
Aug 25, 2025 · A wildebeest, also known as a gnu, is a large antelope species native to the grasslands and savannas of Eastern and Southern Africa. These mammals belong to the Bovidae family, a …