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The Great Migration from the air - 2 Aerial shot of Wildebeest trying to cross the Mara river, as part of the famous Great Migration. Africa,Blue wildebeest,Connochaetes taurinus,Serengeti North,Serengeti area,Tanzania Click/tap to enlarge

The Great Migration from the air - 2

Aerial shot of Wildebeest trying to cross the Mara river, as part of the famous Great Migration.

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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 Mar 26, 2014. Captured Sep 6, 2013 11:05.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/4.2
  • 1/800s
  • ISO320
  • 32mm