Wildebeest | National Geographic
WEBAnimals. Photo Ark. Blue Wildebeest. Common Name: Blue Wildebeest. Scientific Name: Connochaetes taurinus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Herbivore. Group Name: Herd. Average Life Span In The Wild:...
18 Wildebeest Facts (Aka Gnu) - Fact Animal
WEBWildebeests are a member of the antelope family which inhabit the grassy plains of central, south, and eastern Africa. They are also called gnu (pronounced ‘new’) and are related to goats, sheep, and cattle. Wildebeest Facts Overview. Wildebeests live in savannas and plains, but they can also be found in bushlands and woodlands.
Wildebeest - Wikipedia
WEBWildebeest ( / ˈwɪldɪbiːst / WIL-dib-eest, [2] [3] [4] / ˈvɪl -/ VIL-, [4] /- dəb -/ -dəb- ), also called gnu ( / njuː / new or / nuː / noo ), [5] [6] [7] are antelopes of the genus Connochaetes and native to Eastern and Southern Africa.
Wildebeest Migration | National Geographic - YouTube
WEBFeb 17, 2009 · National Geographic. 23M subscribers. 2.1K. 647K views 15 years ago. Wildebeest in the millions make their annual migration through East Africa. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ...more.
Wildebeest | African Wildlife Foundation
WEBWildebeest. Overview. Challenges. Solutions. Behaviors & Diet. Habitats. What are wildebeest? Also known as the gnu, the wildebeest is a member of the antelope family. They have a large, box-like head with curving horns. The front end of their body is heavily built, while the hindquarters are slender with spindly legs.
Wildebeests: Behaviours, Threats, and Diet | IFAW
WEBThe wildebeest is a highly social animal that stays in larger herds for protection against predators. During migration in June, the Serengeti gnu population breeds in large numbers. Around 500,000 females mate with thousands of males, creating a …
Fantastic Wildebeests and Where to Find Them
WEBMay 5, 2017 · As the dominant grazer across East African savannahs, they affect nearly every aspect of the ecosystem from local biodiversity, wildfire intensity, food web structure and the local economy. One of the big concerns is that some of these wildebeest populations share common habitat ranges throughout portions of the year.
Facts About Gnus (Wildebeests) | Live Science
WEBJun 26, 2017 · Wildebeest is an Afrikaans name that means "wild beast." Gnu is a derivation of the name used by native Africans. The names are used interchangeably. A gathering of gnus is called a herd....
Why the wildebeest is the unlikely king of the Serengeti
WEBNovember 30, 2021. • 30 min read. This is one of five stories that explore the greater Serengeti region and its ecosystem. Read the rest of those stories here. The line appeared on the horizon as a...
Wildebeest - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner
WEBThe Wildebeest (genus Connochaetes), also called a Gnu, is an ungulate mammal found in Southern Kenya, South Angola to north south Africa. There are 2 species of wildebeest which are the Black Wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) and the Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), both are native to Africa.
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