Map showing the current distribution range of the two wildebeest species, the blue wildebeest and the black wildebeest, based on IUCN distribution data. Map prepared by Laura D. Bertola.

Wildebeest, also known as gnu, are large muscular antelopes that weigh 120-300kg. They have a large head, a robust muzzle and impressive horns that grow upwards and curve inwards. Their short hair ...

The Mara River sets the stage for the annual migration, where more than a million wildebeest, some 300,000 zebras and half a million gazelles cross the crocodile-infested waters for more than two ...

How Do Lions Hunt Wildebeest? Wildebeests and zebras are common prey for lions. Wildebeests can sprint up to 50 miles per hour, while zebras typically run at speeds around 40 miles per hour.