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Wildebeest / Gnu A wildebeest amidst the dry grass of winter, on the lookout for predators in the Hluhluwe National Park of South Africa. Blue Wildebeest,Connochaetes taurinus,Gnu,Hluhluwe,Wildebeest Click/tap to enlarge

Wildebeest / Gnu

A wildebeest amidst the dry grass of winter, on the lookout for predators in the Hluhluwe National Park of South Africa.

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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 DragonC
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 7, 2011. Captured Jul 27, 2009 12:31.
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  • DSLR-A100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO320
  • 300mm