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Mammal Least Concern

Wildebeest (Blue Wildebeest)

Connochaetes taurinus

About Wildebeest (Blue Wildebeest)

Gregarious antelope known for the Great Migration — massive herds moving seasonally in search of pasture.

Physical Characteristics

Stocky build, dark mane, shoulder hump and curved horns.

Habitat

Open grassland and plains.

Diet

Grazes on grasses.

Behavior

Highly migratory with seasonal large-scale movements and synchronized calving.

Quick Facts

Category: Mammal
Conservation Status: Least Concern

Best Viewing Times

Migration peaks: roughly June–July (northern crossing) and Dec–Mar (southern phases vary).

Best Viewing Locations

Serengeti plains (Seronera, Grumeti, Mara areas).

Where to Find Wildebeest (Blue Wildebeest)

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro, Tanzania, Arusha

UNESCO World Heritage area containing the Ngorongoro Crater.

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Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti, Tanzania, Mara / Simiyu / Arusha

Iconic savanna park known for the Great Migration and abundant wildlife.

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Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire, Tanzania, Manyara / Arusha

Baobab-studded plains and large elephant herds.

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