Black wildebeest
The Black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) is a herbivorous mammal.
- Scientific name
- Connochaetes gnou
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Bovidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 157 kg
- Length
- 1.8 m
- Lifespan
- 21.8 years
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a Black wildebeest eat?
The black wildebeest is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is a Black wildebeest?
The black wildebeest weighs around 157 kg and measures about 1.8 m.
How long do Black wildebeests live?
In the wild, the black wildebeest can live up to about 21.8 years.
Is the black wildebeest endangered?
The black wildebeest is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.