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 one million years ago, resulting in a northern and a southern species.

Wildebeests 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. Wildebeests live in savannas and plains, but they can also be …

2024年5月27日 · 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 scientific name is Connochaetes taurinus. It is also referred to as a gnu (pronounced ‘g-new’).

The 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.

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 …

Also known as gnu, wildebeest have one of the largest mammal migrations in the world. Learn how AWF protects wildebeest habitat and antelopes in Africa.

Learn how the ungainly wildebeest got its name, and why its annual migration is considered one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth.

The Wildebeest Migration in East Africa, also known as “The Great Migration” takes place between Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and Kenya's Masai Mara and is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet.

2023年6月29日 · 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 wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) and the black wildebeest (C. gnou) of southern Africa.

The wildebeest is an African ungulate that is commonly known as ‘Gnu.’ It is predominantly found in Eastern and Southern Africa. There are two species of this animal, the Blue Wildebeest, and the Black Wildebeest.