Black wildebeest — size comparison

The black wildebeest inhabits open grassy uplands in southern Africa. It has dark fur, a long pale horse-like tail and forward-curving horns. A shorter muzzle a

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Height

Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles

Black wildebeest

Connochaetes gnou

111 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
Mass
approx. 110–180 kgAdult males
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
Black wildebeestHeight at shoulder111 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

111–111 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Black wildebeest — size comparison — facts and sources

The black wildebeest inhabits open grassy uplands in southern Africa. It has dark fur, a long pale horse-like tail and forward-curving horns. A shorter muzzle and horn shape help distinguish it from the blue wildebeest.

It lives in herds and eats chiefly grasses. Groups move between pastures with food availability. Historical hunting greatly reduced numbers, while protection and reintroductions allowed population recovery.

Na wspólnej planszy używamy 111 cm w barku. Przyjęto dolny typowy punkt 111 cm, aby nie przedstawiać wysokiego samca ani grzywy jako standardu.

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