The blue wildebeest, also called the common wildebeest, white-bearded gnu or brindled gnu, 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 a herbivore, feeding primarily on the short grasses which commonly grow on light, and alkaline soils that are found in savanna grasslands and on plains. The animal's broad mouth is adapted for eating large quantities of short grass and it feeds both during the day and night. The Blue wildebeests are herbivorous animals and live in large herds, which graze freely on the African Savannah. ​They are one of the most desirable prey for lions, hyenas and African wild dogs, but they are also one of the most feared opponents for these predators. The blue wildebeest breeds seasonally. After a gestation period of nine months, single calves are born during the summer months. Just a few minutes after birth, the calves are able to run with the rest of the herd.

Life Expectancy: 20 years old 

Food: grasses and leaves

Scientific Name: Connochaetes taurinus

Mass: up to 270 kilograms 

Rank: Species