-->
-
The wildebeest, or gnu, is a mammal whose name comes from the South African (Afrikaans) word for "wild animal".American Zoo: Gnu, Wildebeest Although a member of the antelope family, the wildebeest more closely resembles members of the bovine family, such as the ox or the bison.National Geographic: Wildebeest
-
Fast Facts
- Habitat: Bushlands and grasslandsAnimal Diversity Web: Blue Wildebeest
- Diet: HerbivorousNational Geographic: Wildebeest
- Size: up to 4.5 ftNational Geographic: Wildebeest
- Weight: 330 to 550 lbsNational Geographic: Wildebeest
- Life span: average 20 years in the wildNational Geographic: Wildebeest
- Endangered: NoPictures of Pets: Wildebeest
- Predators: Cheetahs, hunting dogs, hyenas, lionsAfrican Wildlife Foundation: Wildebeest
-
Physical Description
The wildebeest has a large box shaped head, sharp curved horns, shaggy hair around the neck and a pointed beard.National Geographic: Wildebeest They are typically gray or dark brown in color with black stripes, tails, manes and faces.Animal Diversity Web: Blue Wildebeest Although heavily built in the front of their bodies, wildebeests support their weight on long, thin legs.African Wildlife Foundation: Wildebeest -
Behavior
Females and calves travel in small herds. During dry periods the wildebeest herds tend to move together towards water. The groups scatter during the wet weather.America Zoo: Gnu, Wildebeest Males leave the herd when they are about a year old to join a group of young males. They'll stay with this bachelor herd until they are about 4 or 5, at which point they become territorial.Animal Diversity Web: Blue Wildebeest -
Serengeti Migration
There is a large population of western white-bearded wildebeest in Tanzania and Kenya. These Serengeti wildebeests travel 500 to 1000 miles when they migrate from the Serengeti plains, to Lake Victoria an on into the Maasai Mara during the dry season, and then return south after the rains begin.African Wildlife Foundation: Wildebeest The purpose of the migration is the search for food and water; many wildebeests are killed during the journey.Animal Diversity Web: [ Blue Wildebeest] -
- View History
- Discuss on the Message Board
- Embed this Page
-
Share this page
-
-
The Mahalo Top 7
-
Animal Diversity Web: Blue Wildebeest
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu -
Wikipedia: Wildebeest
en.wikipedia.org -
Kruger National Park: Wildebeest
krugerpark.co.za -
SeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Eastern White Bearded Wildebeest
seaworld.org -
National Geographic: Wildebeest
animals.nationalgeographic.com -
African Wildlife Foundation: Wildebeest
awf.org -
YouTube Video: Mass Wildebeest Exodus - BBC Wildlife (Time: 2:13)
youtube.com
-
Animal Diversity Web: Blue Wildebeest
-
-
Wildebeest on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
@stjudes check out our sister site http://www.enjoynorwich.com. U can't go wrong with St Benedicts Restnt, The Wildebeest Arms or Dining Rms
@NorthNorfolk | November 10, 2009 11:02 PM -
10,000 wildebeest drown in the Mara River in one week - an old story, but intriguing nevertheless http://j.mp/29Br5M
@davidllo | November 10, 2009 10:51 PM -
-
#bestfeeling watching someone who did you dirty transform into a wildebeest.
@thisgirlsaid | November 10, 2009 05:13 PM -
Matt is in South #Africa on #safari and just saw a pack of 20 wild dogs on a wildebeest kill right below the main lodge of Royal Madikwe!
@TravelBeyond | November 10, 2009 04:00 PM
-
-
Wildebeest on Amazon | View All
-
-
Wildebeest in a Rainstorm: Profiles of Our Most Intriguing Adventurers, Conservationists, Shagbags and Wanderers - $16.95
Over the last 20 years, Jon Bowermaster has traveled with and written about some of the world's most intriguing environmentalists and explorers. Wildebeest in a Rainstorm collects his most fascinating pieces into a single book. ...
Amazon -
-
-
-
-
Ask a Question about Wildebeest 140 characters
-
Wildebeest Fun Stuff
- GnuWorld: Gnu Animals
- Kidsfront.com: All About Gnu & Coloring Page
- JigZone.com: Wildebeest At Sunset Jigsaw Puzzle
- SheppardSoftware.com: Wildebeest Quiz
- Comics.com: Wildebeest Search
- This page was created by Kerry, a Part Time Guide in the Mahalo Greenhouse (see the original), and curated by Susan.
- If you'd like to help us create the best spam free search results on the Internet, apply to be a Part Time Guide!</em>
