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The Great Migration in Great Detail - 5 A closeup of the head and eye of a Wildebeest as found on the Ngorongoro crater floor. Their eyes are typically covered by large eye lids and lots of hair. Africa,Blue wildebeest,Connochaetes taurinus,Ngorongoro,Ngorongoro Crater,Serengeti area,Tanzania Click/tap to enlarge

The Great Migration in Great Detail - 5

A closeup of the head and eye of a Wildebeest as found on the Ngorongoro crater floor. Their eyes are typically covered by large eye lids and lots of hair.

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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
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 23, 2013. Captured Sep 1, 2013 15:15.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO3200
  • 400mm