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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Sep 24, 2024 · The wildebeest, often known for its impressive annual migration across East Africa, is a resilient herbivore vital to the grassland ecosystems of the savannas. This …

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 …

Wildebeest (genus Connochaetes), commonly called gnus, are stocky, muscular antelopes with two living species: the blue (or brindled) wildebeest and the black wildebeest.

Wildebeest migrations help suppress wildfires, enrich soil, and boost biodiversity—making them vital climate allies in the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem.