Wildebeest – Blue

Connochaetes taurinus

The Blue Wildebeest, an iconic nomad of African savannas and grasslands, boasts a powerful build and a vital role in a grand wildlife spectacle.

Cloaked in grayish-blue coats with distinctive dark manes and forward-curving horns, they stand at 130-150 centimeters tall and weigh 250-300 kilograms.

These herbivores predominantly graze on grasses within open plains and woodlands, often forming massive migratory herds.

Wildebeest - Blue

Price range: $600.00 through $1,200.00

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Wildebeest - Blue
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Wildebeest - Blue

Connochaetes taurinus

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Price range: $600.00 through $1,200.00

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Scientific name

Connochaetes taurinus

Mass

Adult Male: ~200–290 kg (441–639 lb) Adult Female: ~120–225 kg (265–496 lb)

The Blue Wildebeest, an iconic nomad of African savannas and grasslands, boasts a powerful build and a vital role in a grand wildlife spectacle.

Cloaked in grayish-blue coats with distinctive dark manes and forward-curving horns, they stand at 130-150 centimeters tall and weigh 250-300 kilograms.

These herbivores predominantly graze on grasses within open plains and woodlands, often forming massive migratory herds.

Fun fact

Blue Wildebeests are famous for their massive annual migrations, traveling hundreds of kilometers in search of fresh grazing.

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Range & tracks

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