Wildebeest (/ ˈwɪldɪbiːst / WIL-dib-eest, [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 …

In a world of elegant springbok and eye-catching zebras, wildebeest (also called gnus) look lumpy and clumsy. They have short necks, beards, high shoulders, deep chests and skinny legs. But …

Black wildebeest are native to southern Africa. Their historical range included South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho, but in the latter two countries, they were hunted to extinction in the …

The 2 species of Wildebeest found in Africa are the Blue Wildebeest and the Black Wildebeest. The most striking differences between the black and blue wildebeest are the shape of their …

Wildebeests measure between 5 and 8 feet in length and have a tail length of 14 to 22 inches. When the Dutch settled in South Africa, they named this animal “wildebeest,” meaning “wild …

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 …

The black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu (Connochaetes gnou) is one of the two closely related wildebeest species. It is a member of the genus Connochaetes and family Bovidae. It was first …

The black wildebeest is endemic to South Africa, historically having inhabited the open grasslands of the Northern Cape, Free State, southern Highveld regions, western Lesotho and Swaziland, …

The Wildebeest is characterised by the long black mane running down its neck and a beard of black hair that hangs from the throat region. Their silver-grey coats also have dark stripes that …

Blue wildebeests are social animals, living in herds ranging from ten to a few thousand. When the herd is stationary, the bulls maintain and protect the territory. The blue wildebeest is …