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Wildebeest herd changing course in Tanzania due to lions A few Zebra scouts leading this herd have sensed lions and tested the danger. They concluded it is not safe to continue the path, in this moment you say the Wildebeests realize that, and turn around to change course. Africa,Blue wildebeest,Connochaetes taurinus,Tanzania,Tarangire,Tarangire National Park Click/tap to enlarge

Wildebeest herd changing course in Tanzania due to lions

A few Zebra scouts leading this herd have sensed lions and tested the danger. They concluded it is not safe to continue the path, in this moment you say the Wildebeests realize that, and turn around to change course.

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
    Lion
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    What is that on top of the tree?? Posted 11 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
      Lion
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      Well spotted, didn't even realize that. Don't know what it is, does not look like a bird, maybe a bee's nest? Posted 11 years ago

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The Blue wildebeest

The blue wildebeest is a large antelope and one of the two species of wildebeest. It is placed in the genus "Connochaetes" and family Bovidae and has a close taxonomic relationship with the black wildebeest. The blue wildebeest is known to have five subspecies. This broad-shouldered antelope has a muscular, front-heavy appearance, with a distinctive robust muzzle.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 6, 2013. Captured Aug 31, 2013 09:27.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO500
  • 400mm