Blue wildebeest - Wikipedia
WEBThe blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), also called the common wildebeest, white-bearded gnu or brindled gnu, is a large antelope and one of the two species of wildebeest. It is placed in the genus Connochaetes and family Bovidae, and has a close taxonomic relationship with the black wildebeest. The blue wildebeest is known to have five ...
Blue Wildebeest - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBBasic facts about Blue Wildebeest: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
Wildebeest | National Geographic
WEBBlue wildebeests can reach 8 feetin length, stand 4.5 feet tall at the shoulders and weigh up to 600 pounds. Both males and females grow horns. Habitat and Range
Amazing Facts about the Blue Wildebeest - OneKindPlanet
WEBAmazing Facts About the Blue Wildebeest. Blue Wildebeest got name as their coat has a blue sheen. There are around 1.5 million living in the Serengeti alone! They are widespread in many areas of Africa. Their main defence from predators is living in a group. Wildebeest stick together and move in herds to be more safe.
Gnu | African Antelope, Horned Mammal & Conservation Status
WEBThe blue wildebeest, or brindled gnu (C. taurinus taurinus), of southern Africa is the largest, weighing 230–275 kg (510–605 pounds) and standing 140–152 cm (55–60 inches) tall. The western white-bearded wildebeest (C. taurinus mearnsi) is the smallest, 50 kg (110 pounds) lighter and 10 cm (4 inches) shorter than C. taurinus taurinus.
Blue Wildebeest: Exploring Keystone Species: HHMI BioInteractive
WEBWildebeest are herbivores from the Serengeti, a large ecosystem in Africa known for its diversity of animals. Blue wildebeest live in vast herds on the Serengeti grasslands. Every year, about 1.3 million wildebeest take part in one of …
How the blue wildebeest restored the Serengeti ecosystem
WEBToday, the blue wildebeest population is stable and considered of least concern by The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Along with the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park, the rewilding of wildebeests in the Serengeti is considered one of the most successful rewilding stories of our time.
ADW: Connochaetes taurinus: INFORMATION
WEBOf the two species in the genus Connochaetes, blue wildebeest are smaller and lighter in weight and are slate gray with tan forelegs. They range in mass from 118 kg to 270 kg. Adult males are generally darker than females. Blue wildebeest are uniquely marked by dark vertical stripes on the shoulders and back.
Blue wildebeest | mammal | Britannica
WEBThe blue wildebeest, or brindled gnu (C. taurinus taurinus), of southern Africa is the largest, weighing 230–275 kg (510–605 pounds) and standing 140–152 cm (55–60 inches) tall. The western white-bearded wildebeest ( C. taurinus mearnsi ) is the smallest, 50 kg (110 pounds) lighter and 10 cm (4…
Animal Guide: Blue Wildebeest | Nature | PBS
WEBOct 19, 2008 · Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) Type: Mammal. Family: Bovinae. Habitat: Savanna. Location: South and east Africa. Diet: Grasses. Average lifespan in the wild: Up to 20 years.
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