Facts about Blue Wildebeests Bio Statistics

Facts about Blue Wildebeest -- Connochaetes taurinus:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 1,5 m (f) 1,35 m; mass (m) 250 kg, (f) 180 kg. Both sexes have horns.

COLOUR: Greyish brown, appearing slate blue in certain light, with darker vertical stripes on neck and flanks. Black, erect mane and horselike tails.

GESTATION PERIOD: 8.5 months

LIFESPAN / POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 20 years

RECORD LENGTH OF HORNS: 83 cm

MOST LIKE: The Black Wildebeest, which is shorter and lighter than the blue wildebeest; the former has a yellowish-white tail that almost reaches the ground.

HABITAT: Open savanna, woodland with short grass; open grass plains. Water essential.

FOOD:

REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Tembe Elephant Park

More amazing facts on Blue Wildebeest

The "Big 5": • Lion • Leopard • Elephant • Buffalo • Rhino •

Best places to see the Blue Wildebeest in Southern Africa:

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Kruger National Park

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