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. …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Wildebeest (plural, wildebeest or wildebeests), also called gnu, is the common name for an antelope of the genus Connochaetes, characterized in both sexes by horns that are smooth and initially curving …

The Wildebeest is native to Africa and there are two species, the Black Wildebeest or white-tailed gnu and the Blue Wildebeest or brindled gnu. Gnus belong to the family Bovidae, which includes …

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 …

Common Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) are African antelope with cattle-like faces. You’ll find the Zoo’s wildebeest grazing on the grassy expanse of their African Savanna habitat.

Jun 29, 2023 · Wildebeest are reputed to be able to reach speeds of up to 80km/hour and have exceptional stamina. There are only two species of wildebeest – the well-known blue/common …