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Blue Wildebeest

Connochaetes taurinus

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Field Notes

Description:

Herd crossing the road.

Habitat:

This herd was spotted in the Ngorongoro Crater in Arusha, TZ on the plains with the Zebras.

Species ID Suggestions

Blue wildebeest

Connochaetes taurinus

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DanielePralong
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DanielePralong
Hi Jenifer Hammack, welcome to Project Noah! These are Blue wildebeest, Connochaetes taurinus. Connochaetes gnou, the Black wildebeest, has a white tail. Under Habitat, please describe the actual habitat where you saw your spotting, not generic information. You can find more useful tips for Project Noah under our FAQ page. Welcome again! http://www.projectnoah.org/faq

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PublishedOctober 13, 2014

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