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Wildebeest
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The 'wildebeest' (plural 'wildebeest', 'wildebeests' or 'wildebai'), also called the 'gnu' ( or ), is an antelope of the genus 'Connochaetes'. It is a hooved (ungulate) mammal. 'Connochaetes' includes two species, both native to Africa: the Black Wildebeest, or white-tailed gnu ('C. gnou'), and the Blue Wildebeest, or brindled gnu ('C. taurinus'). Gnus belong to the family 'Bovidae', which includes antelopes, cattle, goats, and other even-toed horned ungulates. Wildebeest grow to 3 ft 9 in–4 ft 7 in (1.15–1.4 metres) at the shoulder and weigh 330–550 pounds (150–250 kilograms). They inhabit the plains and open woodlands of Africa, especially the Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania. Wildebeest can live more than 20 years. Wildebeest are well known for their annual migration to new pastures. Many wildlife documentaries have featured this event, which displays vast numbers of wildebeest crossing rivers and dying in large numbers as ... (Source)
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