
Wildebeest Camp
Basic Information
Located
Plains and woodlands of Africa
Diet
Grass
Average Height
4.2 to 4.8 feet
Average Weight
260 to 600 pounds
Max Age
20 years in the wild, 24 years in captivity
Animal Sound
Did You Know?

Great Migration Travelers
Every year, over a million wildebeest travel together across Africa in one of the biggest animal migrations on Earth.

Quick Calves
Baby wildebeest can stand and run just minutes after they are born, helping them keep up with the herd.

Travel Buddies
Wildebeest often travel alongside zebras. Zebras eat the tall grass, leaving the short grass for wildebeest.

Unique Face Masks
Each wildebeest has dark markings on its face, almost like a natural mask that makes it special.

Grass Eaters
Wildebeest mostly eat short grasses and help keep the grasslands healthy by grazing.

Snorts and Grunts
Wildebeest use sounds like grunts and snorts to talk to each other and stay together when moving.

Water Seekers
Wildebeest are always searching for water, and their migrations often follow rainfall to find fresh grass and rivers.

Long-Distance Runners
Wildebeest can run up to 50 miles per hour, which helps them escape lions, cheetahs, and other hunters.