Details for Wildebeest

• Wildebeest

  Wildebeest, also known as gnus, are large antelopes native to the plains and open woodlands of southern and eastern Africa. There are two species: the Blue Wildebeest and the Black Wildebeest. They are characterized by their shaggy manes, long faces, and curved horns. Wildebeest are grazers, feeding almost exclusively on short grasses. They are most famous for their spectacular annual migration across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, where millions move in search of fresh pastures, a crucial event in the ecosystem and a breathtaking wildlife spectacle.

  

  Habitat: The Wildebeest lives in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, South-africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia.