Male and female wildebeest have horns and are relatives of antelopes. They migrate more than 1,000 miles each year and follow herds, eating plants. Wildebeest live in areas with lions, cheetahs, and other predators, drinking daily during dry seasons but getting water from plants in wet seasons. They give birth as young as 2-3 years old and calves can run shortly after.

1. WILDEBEEST BY JOSEPH WILBUR

2. Physical Features Male and female have horns Relative of antelope Has many stomachs Horns are cow like, wide, thick, very smooth, 22 to 35 in. in males, and 18 to 25 in. female Weight is 255 to 600 lb.

3. BEHAVIOR/DIET Bulls make loud moans and snorts They migrate more than any other mammal in the world, more than 1,000 every year Wildebeest are herbivores They follow anything moving in a determined manner

4. HABITAT Source of food for many animals Predators are the lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dogs, and crocodile During dry season drink almost every day During wet season don’t drink because get all water in leaves

5. Interesting Facts 2 – 3 old when has first child calf can run minutes after birth

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