| Latin Name |
Connochaetes gnou |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| Southern Africa |
| Colour |
Dark Brown/Black |
| Length |
Up to 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Tail |
- cm (- inches) |
| Weight |
110 - 157 Kg (242.5 - 346 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
20 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Black Wildebeest are dark brown/black in colour, they have a body length up to 2 m (6.6 ft) and they weight between 110 and 157 kgs (242.5 - 346 lbs).
Habitat
Black Wildebeest inhabit the open grasslands and bushveld of southern Africa.
Diet
Wildebeest feed on a variety of grasses and shrubs.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 8 - 8.5 months, Black Wildebeest give birth to a single calf. All wildebeest give birth 2 - 3 weeks before the rainy season and within 15 minutes of being born, a youngster is able to stand.
When the calf reaches 4 months old they are weaned, although sometimes they will suckle until they are a year old. Females reach sexual maturity at 1.5 - 2.5 years of age, while males reach sexual maturity at 3 - 4 years of age.
Predators
Subspecies
There are no subspecies of the Black Wildebeest:
Interesting Facts
Black Wildebeest are also known as:
White-tailed Gnu
Similar Animals
Blue Wildebeest
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