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Location Maasai Mara, Kenya

Wildebeest - A Life of Migration

Wildebeest or Gnu (Pronounced as new) (Connochaetes taurinus)
These are thin, muscular antelopes with large, sloping backs, curved horns with manes and bushy beards.
Wildebeest is an Afrikaans name that means "wild beast." Gnu is the native word for the antelope
Millions of wildebeests are involved in the great migration that happen all year round.
August is the best time to see the animals cross the Mara river in Kenya

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2 Wildbeest

Wildebeest and birds

Wildebeest and cub

Wildebeest landscape

Wildebeest run

Blue Wildebeest

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