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See all on Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WildebeestWildebeest , also called gnu (/njuː/ NEW or /nuː/ NOO), are antelopes of the genus Connochaetes and native to Eastern and Southern Africa. They belong to the family Bovidae, which includes true antelopes, cattle, goats, sheep, and other even-toed horned ungulates. There are two species of wildebeest: the black … See more
Wildebeest provide several useful animal products. The hide makes good-quality leather and the flesh is coarse, dry and rather hard. Wildebeest are killed for food, especially to make See more
Taxonomy and evolution
The wildebeest, genus Connochaetes, is placed under the family Bovidae and subfamily Alcelaphinae, where its closest relatives are the hartebeest (Alcelaphus spp.), the hirola (Beatragus hunteri), and species in the genus See moreWildebeest inhabit the plains and open woodlands of parts of Africa south of the Sahara. The black wildebeest is native to the southernmost parts of the continent. Its historical range included South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho, but in the latter two countries, it was … See more
The black wildebeest has been classified as a least-concern species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in the IUCN Red List. The populations of this species are on an increase. Now, more than 18,000 individuals are … See more
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https://safarisafricana.com/animals/wildebeestWebFun wildebeest facts. Wildebeests’ calves can stand and run within minutes of being born. This is an adaptation to avoid predation from lions, hyenas, …
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WebWhat 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 …
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WebConnochaetes taurinus. White-bearded wildebeest are one of the most iconic long-distance migratory species in the world, escaping resource limitation by constantly being on the move. Often referred to as gnu, …
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The blue wildebeest was first described by English naturalist William John Burchell in 1823 and he gave it the scientific name Connochaetes taurinus. It shares the genus Connochaetes with the black wildebeest (C. gnou), and is placed in the family Bovidae, ruminant animals with cloven hooves. The generic name Connochaetes derives from the Greek words κόννος, kónnos, "beard", and χαίτη, khaítē, "flowing hair", "mane". The specific name taurinus originates from the Greek word tauros, …
Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA license- Genus: Connochaetes
- Species: C. taurinus
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WebOct 20, 2022 · The subspecies are albojubatus, cooksoni, johnstoni, mearnsi, and tauinus. The most common type of this animal is the Blue Wildebeest, who is related to the Black Wildebeest. In African countries, the animal …
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WebSep 21, 2022 · Their horns curl away from their heads, and the base becomes rougher as the wildebeest ages. Blue wildebeest grow to 4.5 feet tall and weigh roughly 600 pounds. The …
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WebOct 11, 2016 · a few more Wildebeest facts Wildebeest are energetic, active and playful A wildebeest can run at 50 miles per hour There are 2 species of wildebeest, blue wildebeest and black wildebeest Wildebeest have a …
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WebJun 26, 2017 · Blue wildebeests weigh 260 to 595 lbs. (118 to 270 kilograms) and are about 4 feet (123 centimeters) in length, according to the University of Michigan's Animal Diversity Web (ADW). The blue gnu ...
Wildebeest: Facts, Size, Weight, Diet, Behaviors, and Habitats
https://www.kabiraugandasafaris.com/wildebeest.htmlWebwildebeest facts. scientific name: connochaetes taurinus. life span: 20 years in the wild. gestation: 8.5 months. weight: 118 to 270 kilograms (260-595 pounds) habitat: open …
