Brindled Gnu Collection

Leopard (Panthera pardus) carrying a days-old blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus) calf up a tree, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) adult female with young calf, standing in grass, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Monochrome confusion of wildebeest drinking from stream
Monochrome confusion of wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) drinking from stream, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

Africa, Tanzania, Ndutu. Wildebeest or Brindled Gnu (Connochaetes taurinus) migration with a single zebra (Equus burchellii)

Blue Wildebeest, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
A few blue wildebeest walking at dawn in the dry African landscape

Zebra (Equus quaggi) and Wildebeast (Connochaetes taurinus) gathering to cross a riverbed, Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve

Silhouetted Blue wildebeest on the horizon, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Lone Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) stands silhouetted on the horizon, Msai Mara National Reserve; Msai Mara, Kenya

Sepia blue wildebeest stands on sunset horizon
A blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) on the horizon is silhouetted against a yellow and black sky at sunset. Its horns are visible in outline

Two blue wildebeest stand silhouetted at sunset, Serengeti, Tanzania
Two blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) stand silhouetted at sunset, Serengeti; Tanzania

Blue wildebeest on the savannah, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) on the savannah, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Confusion of blue wildebeest standing under acacia
Confusion of Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) standing under acacia with a herd of Plains zebra (Equus quagga) close by, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Panorama of five blue wildebeest galloping past
Panorama of five blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) galloping past, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Blue wildebeest stands on sunset horizon silhouetted, Serengeti, Tanzania
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) stands on sunset horizon silhouetted, Serengeti; Tanzania

Panorama of line of wildebeest beside river
Panorama of line of wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) beside river, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Monochrome Blue wildebeest stands on sunset horizon
A blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) on the horizon is silhouetted against a yellow and black sky at sunset. Its horns are visible in outline, and its standing with its head turned

Silhouette of blue wildebeest against setting sun
Silhouette of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) against setting sun, Cottars 1920s Safari Camp, Msai Mara National Reserve; Kenya

Close-up of common eland face and shoulders
Close-up of common eland (Connochaetes taurinus) face and shoulders, Cottars 1920s Safari Camp, Msai Mara National Reserve; Kenya

Blue wildebeest silhouetted at sunset on horizon
Silhouette of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) against sunset sky, Cottars 1920s Safari Camp, Msai Mara National Reserve; Kenya

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) herd crossing river, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province, Kenya

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cub killing a just by the mother hunted Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) calf, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) mother with cub dragging a just killed Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) calf, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) two adults, with herd in background, on migration at dawn, Masai Mara, Kenya

The Migration, blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) and common zebra (Equus burchelli), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Gnu (catoblepas gnu)
Illustration of a Gnu, Brindled gnu or Blue Wildebeest (catoblepas gnu)

Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinu) and Plains zebra (Equus quagga), Mkhuze Game Reserve, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Common (blue) wildebeest (gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus), Mkhuze game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Two male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) killing a new born blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus) calf, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) adults and juveniles, herd silhouetted at sunset, Swara Plains Conservancy, Kapiti Plains, Kenya, January

Just-born blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus) standing for the first time, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus) in the water, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Young blue wildebeest running
Young blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), or brindled gnu, running. This antelope inhabits the plains and woodlands of south-eastern and eastern Africa, grazing on fresh grass

Burchell's Zebra - with Blue Wildebeest / Brindled Gnu - by river
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Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) herd, grazing, silhouetted at sunset, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) adult, drinking at waterhole, Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, Kruger N. P. South Africa
Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) adult, drinking at waterhole, Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, Kruger N.P. South Africa

White-bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus mearnsi) adult female with calf, suckling, Serengeti, Tanzania

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) adults, herd crossing river on migration, Masai Mara, Kenya

Young blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Lioness (Lion Panthera leo) with a blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus) calf, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Newborn blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) adult, grazing, backlit in glow at sunset, Etosha N. P. Kunene, Namibia
Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) adult, grazing, backlit in glow at sunset, Etosha N.P. Kunene, Namibia

Line of blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lioness (Panthera leo) dragging a Blue Wildebeest (Brindled Gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus) carcass, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) carrying a blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus) carcass, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Herd of blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing the Mara River, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Male lion (Panthera leo) eating a blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

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"Captivating Brindled Gnu: A Tale of Survival and Migration" In the vast grasslands of Africa, a stunning sight unfolds as a leopard stealthily carries a days-old blue wildebeest in its powerful jaws. This brindled gnu, also known as the blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), is an iconic species that embodies resilience and adaptability. Standing tall amidst the lush greenery of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, an adult female brindled gnu watches over her young calf. Together, they navigate through life's challenges, forging unbreakable bonds within their herd. Across the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, a magnificent spectacle unravels as countless brindled gnus embark on a daring river crossing. With determination etched into their eyes, these majestic creatures demonstrate their unwavering spirit and collective strength. A monochrome confusion ensues as wildebeests gather to quench their thirst from a crystal-clear stream. Their synchronized movements create an awe-inspiring display of unity and harmony amidst nature's symphony. Venturing into South Africa's Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, we witness solitary blue wildebeests roaming freely across the arid landscape. Their endurance echoes through time as they adapt to survive in this harsh environment. In Tanzania's Ndutu region and Ngorongoro Crater, newborn cubs find solace under the watchful eye of protective gnus. These nurturing mothers ensure that future generations will continue to grace these lands with their presence. The harmonious coexistence between zebras and brindled gnus becomes apparent in Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. As they traverse together during The Migration, these two species exemplify symbiosis at its finest – each benefiting from one another's strengths. At dawn in Masai Mara, Kenya, two adult brindled gnus stand proudly amidst their migrating herd.