There are two species of wildebeest: the black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu (C. gnou), and the blue wildebeest or brindled gnu (C. taurinus). Fossil records suggest these two species …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sep 14, 2024 · The wildebeest, often known for its impressive annual migration across East Africa, is a resilient herbivore vital to the grassland ecosystems of the savannas. This …

Wildebeest (genus Connochaetes), commonly called gnus, are stocky, muscular antelopes with two living species: the blue (or brindled) wildebeest and the black wildebeest.

The black wildebeest does not migrate over long distances like the blue wildebeest but instead follows a more sedentary lifestyle. These two species demonstrate the incredible diversity …

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 …

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.

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 …