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Wildebeast Quiet contemplation. Blue wildebeest,Connochaetes taurinus Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Wildebeast

Quiet contemplation.

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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 Malcolm Budden
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By Malcolm Budden

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Uploaded Jul 1, 2016. Captured Oct 6, 2014 11:56.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/41s
  • ISO100
  • 400mm