The black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) or white-tailed gnu, is one of the two closely related wildebeest species. It is a member of the genus Connochaetes and family Bovidae.
It was first described in 1780 by Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann.
Characteristics
The black wildebeest are usually 170–220 cm (67–87 in) in head-and-body length, and the typical weight is 110–180 kg (240–400 lb). Males are usually about 111–121 cm (44–48 in) at the shoulder, while the height of the females is 106–116 cm (42–46 in).
The black wildebeest are known for its white, long, horse-like tail. It also has a dark brown to black coat and long, dark-colored hair between its forelegs and under its belly.
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