Wildebeest

Wildebeests, also called gnus, are antelope species native to Eastern and Southern Africa, belonging to the Bovidae family. There are two types: the blue wildebeest and the black wildebeest, which evolved from a common ancestor about a million years ago and differ in appearance and habitat adaptation.

They are abundant grazers, often migrating or moving in search of food, and commonly form mixed herds with zebras for better protection from predators. Calves are born during a short breeding season and can quickly move with the herd. Wildebeests are important to tourism and ecosystems, and despite some threats like hunting and disease spread, their populations are currently stable.