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ANIMAL OF THE DAY
Wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
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 […]
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Habitat
Savannas, Woodlands
Diet
Herbivore
Weight
330 to 550 pounds
Lifespan
20 years
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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Did You Know?
Wildebeests often travel with zebras for better protection from predators
Wild Africa
Venture into the heart of the savanna
