The Common Wildebeest is a large antelope with a distinctive curved horn and a shaggy mane. Known for their dramatic migrations, these animals can travel hundreds of miles in search of food and water.
Habitat
Savannas and grasslands
Diet
Primarily grazers, feeding on grasses
How common
Common
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