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Black wildebeest
Black wildebeest
Connochaetes gnou
Weight
324 - 426 lbs ( 147 - 193 kg)
Height
47 - 59 inches ( 120 - 150 cm)
Regions
Africa
About Black wildebeest
The black wildebeest is one of two wildebeest species. The natural populations of this species, endemic to the southern part of Africa, have been almost completely exterminated, but the species has been reintroduced widely, both in private areas and nature reserves throughout most of Lesotho, Swaziland, South Africa, Namibia and Kenya. It was also introduced outside its natural range. Open grassy plains, with short grasses and without trees and shrubs are preferred. The grass composition may be either a sweet or a mixed veld type but preferably not exclusively sour. Highveld areas and mountain plateaux’s are favoured, especially at an annual rainfall of 400-700 mm. Semi-arid and desert conditions and sub-tropical or tropical habitats are unsuitable. Forests, thickets, closed woodland, bushveld and wooded drainage lines are also generally avoided. If located in a habitat that is not optimal, black wildebeest will transform the structure of the herbaceous vegetation destructively by ploughing the soil with the horns and front hooves. Tall grass is not tolerated but new growth on recently burnt veld is a major attraction. Surface water for daily drinking is essential.Hunting Techniques
Shot placement
Choice of hunting equipment
| Clasification: | Smal Game |
