Brindled Wildebeest

(Connochaetes taurinus)

Found in the grasslands and savannahs of Eastern and Southern Africa. Native to various countries in the region, Brindled Wildebeest exhibit a distinctive coat pattern that gives them their name. These wildebeests are known for their migratory behavior, often covering long distances in search of fresh grazing grounds, formed of large herds that can include hundreds or even thousands of individuals.

Gestation period:

243 – 259 days

Threats to species:

Habitat loss, change in water systems (dams), hunting.

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