Facts about the Black Wildebeest -- Connochaetes gnou:
A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.
SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 1,2 m; (f) 1 m, mass (m) 180 kg, (f) 160 kg. Both sexes have horns.
COLOUR: Very dark brown appearing black at a distance, the face darker than the body. Mane dark-tipped but lighter at base and erect; fringe of long hair from chest to fore-belly. Long, yellowish white tail almost reaches the ground.
GESTATION PERIOD: 8 - 8.5 months
POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 20 years
RECORD LENGTH OF HORNS: 68 cm
MOST LIKE: Blue wildebeest, but smaller. The blue wildebeest is dark grey, has a blackish tail and has dark, vertical stripes on its neck.
HABITAT: Open grassland and bushveld.
WHERE FOUND:
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park
Karoo National Park
West Coast National Park
More amazing facts on Black Wildebeest
The "Big 5": • Lion • Leopard • Elephant • Buffalo • Rhino •
Best places to see the Black Wildebeest in Southern Africa:
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NATIONAL PARKS:
Kruger National Park - South Africa's biggest nature reserve is home to aproximately 2500 lions!
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park (South Africa)
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park (South Africa)
Etosha National Park (Namibia)
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Kasunga National Park (Malawi)
PRIVATE GAME RESERVES:
Mala Mala Game Reserve
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
Phinda Resources Reserve
Timbavati Private Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve
Londolozi Private Game Reserve
Singita Private Game Reserve
Ngala Private Game Reserve
Makalali Private Game Reserve
