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The Great Migration from the air A species identification on an aerial landscape? Why yes, this is the Great Migration from the air. All those black dots and stripes are Wildebeest making their way to cross the Mara river. Africa,Blue wildebeest,Connochaetes taurinus,Serengeti North,Serengeti area,Tanzania Click/tap to enlarge

The Great Migration from the air

A species identification on an aerial landscape? Why yes, this is the Great Migration from the air. All those black dots and stripes are Wildebeest making their way to cross the Mara river.

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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 Mar 26, 2014. Captured Sep 6, 2013 11:05.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO400
  • 85mm