Black wildebeest

Doornrivier Safaris Black wildebeest .

Scientific name: Connochaetes gnou

Identification: Has a beard and tuft of hair on the nose. Long yellow-white tail.

Mass: 180 kg  /  396lbs

Shoulder height: 120 cm  /  47″

Life expectancy: 20 years

Habitat: Open plains requires daily access to water.

Habits: Forms small herds. Territorial bulls walk alone, in some cases they confront the hunter as they regards him as a threat. Young bulls form bachelor herds. 

RW: Min: 22 7/8″,  Max: 29 3/8″  

SCI: Min: 72″ Rifle,  63″ Bow Max: 95 4/8″