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 diverged about …

May 27, 2024 · The wildebeest’s scientific name was formed using two Greek words that help describe the animal’s physical appearance. In African countries, the animal known as the gnu was nicknamed …

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 …

There are two species of wildebeest, the black wildebeest (white-tailed gnu), and the blue wildebeest (brindled gnu). The blue wildbeest is the larger of the species, while the main differences in …

The common wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) is a keystone species in plains and acacia savanna ecosystems from southeastern Africa to central Kenya. It is highly gregarious and superbly adapted …

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 …

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 …

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.

Wildebeest are large members of the antelope family. They move constantly in search of grass and water. The wildebeest of the Serengeti are famous for their annual migration at the end of the rainy …

Wildebeest live in Africa, from southern Kenya and southern Angola to northern South Africa, and they prefer open grassy plains, usually near water.