Great Migration

Wildebeest crossing the Mara River at Kenya's Masai Mara is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. Millions of animals migrate from Serengeti to Mara and back facing the dangers in and around the river.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

We were there last year, unfortunately we did not see a crossing, glad you did! Welcome to JungleDragon. Posted 10 years ago
1. burak_dogansoysal
  
  Giant Tortoise
  
  Thank you so much... I've seen a dozen of crossings. However, this years crossing was something else; it was amazing. Posted 10 years ago

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 burak_dogansoysal

By burak_dogansoysal

Uploaded Jan 2, 2015. Captured Jun 30, 2014 10:35 in Mara Triangle - Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Ngiro-are Road, Kenya.

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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.