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Frontal Wildebeest on Ngorongoro crater floor  Africa,Blue wildebeest,Connochaetes taurinus,Geotagged,Ngorongoro,Ngorongoro Crater,Serengeti area,Tanzania Click/tap to enlarge

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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.

Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 19, 2013. Captured Sep 1, 2013 15:04 in B 144, Tanzania.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO450
  • 400mm