The wildebeest is a large antelope that lives in herds on the open plains and savannah of Africa. They weigh up to 600 pounds for males and 20 pounds for females, and have dark horns and short necks. Wildebeest constantly graze on grass, seek shade, and migrate in huge herds during different seasons. There are several different races of wildebeest that exist.

1. The WildebeestBy Treasure Thornton

2. Physical Features/DescriptionWildebeest seek shadeThey eat all the timeMales weigh up to 600 poundsThey have short necksThey have dark hornsFemales weigh up to 20 Their calves are well developed

3. HabitatThey Live in SavannahThe mating season comes in AprilThey feed on grassThey gather in herds when migrating they live on open plains

4. Diet/BehaviorTheir top speed is 48 to 50Wildebeest move during the seasonWhen they are born walk a few hoursThey seek shadeThey gather in huge herds

5. Interesting FactsThey are a type of antelopeAnother name for wildebeest is GnuSeveral races of Wildebeest exist

6. Photo CreditsImage: 'Wildebeest' http://www.flickr.com/photos/45189308@N00/2354849375Image: 'Western White-bearded Wildebeests - Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania' http://www. flickr.com/photos/13718235@N00/4940763879Image: 'Wildebeest & calf' http://www.flickr.com/photos/15745225@N00/2125364376Image: 'Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetestaurinus)' http://www.flickr.com/photos/15745225@N00/3238423120Image: 'Wildebeest' http://www.flickr.com/photos/15745225@N00/2590869392