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Blue Wildebeest Collection (#2)

The majestic Blue Wildebeest, scientifically known as Connochaetes taurinus, is a remarkable creature found in the vast landscapes of Africa

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Picture No. 12019756

Picture No. 12019756
Blue Wildebeest - roaming in a sandstorm in the dry Nossob riverbed with camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba) in the background - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Picture No. 12019755

Picture No. 12019755
Blue Wildebeest - roaming in a sandstorm in the dry Nossob riverbed with camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba) in the background - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Picture No. 12019754

Picture No. 12019754
Blue Wildebeest - roaming in the dry riverbed of the Auob river - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Plains Zebras (Equus quagga) running over rocky ground with Wildebeest

Plains Zebras (Equus quagga) running over rocky ground with Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus).herd in the background, Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) grazing on the plain in the Ngorongor crate, Tanzania

Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) grazing on the plain in the Ngorongor crate, Tanzania, Ngorongoro crater national park

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Group of Plains Zebraaes (Equus burchellii) and Blue Wildebeest(Connochaetus taurinus

Group of Plains Zebraaes (Equus burchellii) and Blue Wildebeest(Connochaetus taurinus) standing next to and in a waterpool, South Africa, KwaZulu Natal, Richardaes Bay, UMkhuze Game Reserve

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Silhouetted Blue wildebeest on the horizon, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Sepia blue wildebeest stands on sunset horizon

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Two blue wildebeest stand silhouetted at sunset, Serengeti, Tanzania

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Blue wildebeest on the savannah, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Confusion of blue wildebeest standing under acacia

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Panorama of five blue wildebeest galloping past

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Blue wildebeest stands on sunset horizon silhouetted, Serengeti, Tanzania

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Panorama of line of wildebeest beside river

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Monochrome Blue wildebeest stands on sunset horizon

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Silhouette of blue wildebeest against setting sun

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Close-up of common eland face and shoulders

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Blue wildebeest silhouetted at sunset on horizon

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Large Herd Of Wildebeest (Connochaetes Taurinus) Grazes On The Serengeti Short Grass Plains Near

Large Herd Of Wildebeest (Connochaetes Taurinus) Grazes On The Serengeti Short Grass Plains Near Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area; Tanzania

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Herd Of Wildebeest (Connochaetes Taurinus) Stirs Up Dust While Moving Across Serengeti Short Grass

Herd Of Wildebeest (Connochaetes Taurinus) Stirs Up Dust While Moving Across Serengeti Short Grass Plains Near Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area; Tanzania

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) herd crossing river, Maasai Mara National Reserve

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) grazing on the plain in the Ngorongor crater, from groundlevel

Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) grazing on the plain in the Ngorongor crater, from groundlevel, close up looking into the camera, Ngorongoro crater national park, Tanzania

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cub killing a just by the mother hunted Blue Wildebeest

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) mother with cub dragging a just killed Blue Wildebeest

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa. Giraffe (giraffa camelopardalis)

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa. Giraffe (giraffa camelopardalis), Wildebeest (connochaetes taurinus), Blue Wildebeest, Anup Shah Wildlife Photography, 10184857

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Picture No. 11991576

Picture No. 11991576
Blue Wildebeest - herd with newly born calf at sunrise - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Picture No. 11991575

Picture No. 11991575
Blue Wildebeest - having trouble at dawn - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Picture No. 11991574

Picture No. 11991574
Blue Wildebeest - having trouble at dawn - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Picture No. 11991573

Picture No. 11991573
Blue Wildebeest - fighting at dawn - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Picture No. 11991572

Picture No. 11991572
Blue Wildebeest - female and her newly born calf - during the rainy season in green surroundings - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa Date:

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: The Migration, blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) and common zebra (Equus burchelli)

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: The Migration, Common Zebra (Equus burchelli) and Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)

The Migration, Common Zebra (Equus burchelli) and Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Gnu (catoblepas gnu)

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: A Blue Wildebeest in the Morning Light, Kruger National Park, South Africa

A Blue Wildebeest in the Morning Light, Kruger National Park, South Africa
The blue wildebeest, also called the common wildebeest, white-bearded wildebeest or brindled gnu, is a large antelope and one of the two species of wildebeest

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: A Blue Wildebeest in the Morning Light, Kruger National Park, South Africa

A Blue Wildebeest in the Morning Light, Kruger National Park, South Africa
The blue wildebeest, also called the common wildebeest, white-bearded wildebeest or brindled gnu, is a large antelope and one of the two species of wildebeest

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) leaping into river, side view

Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) leaping into river, side view
Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Mara River

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinu) and Plains zebra (Equus quagga), Mkhuze Game Reserve

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari, Northern Cape

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

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Herds of Eland Antelopes -Taurotragus oryx-, Zebras -Equus quagga

Herds of Eland Antelopes -Taurotragus oryx-, Zebras -Equus quagga- and Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus-, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Lion -Panthera leo- eating a Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus-, Masai Mara National Reserve

Lion -Panthera leo- eating a Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus-, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- on the run in the early dawn, Masai Mara National Reserve

Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- on the run in the early dawn, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Lioness -Panthera leo- feeding on wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- observed by two young lions

Lioness -Panthera leo- feeding on wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- observed by two young lions, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Herd of Eland Antilopes -Taurotragus oryx-, Zebra -Equus quagga

Herd of Eland Antilopes -Taurotragus oryx-, Zebra -Equus quagga- and Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus-, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Herd of Blue Wildebeest on prairie grass -Connochaetes taurinus-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Herd of Blue Wildebeest on prairie grass -Connochaetes taurinus-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus-, group in steppe grass, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus-, group in steppe grass, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- herd in the evening light, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- herd in the evening light, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Background imageBlue Wildebeest Collection: Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- with a Cattle Egret -Bubulcus ibis- on its back drinking

Blue Wildebeest -Connochaetes taurinus- with a Cattle Egret -Bubulcus ibis- on its back drinking at the waterhole of Chudop, Etosha National Park, Namibia




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The majestic Blue Wildebeest, scientifically known as Connochaetes taurinus, is a remarkable creature found in the vast landscapes of Africa. In the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, a cow and her calf roam freely, showcasing their bond and resilience. Intriguingly, even predators like the Leopard (Panthera pardus) are captivated by these brindled gnus. A days-old blue wildebeest finds itself being carried by this stealthy hunter through the wilderness. Witnessing nature's wonders unfold, one can observe Eastern White-bearded Wildebeests migrating across the iconic Masai Mara. These herds embark on an arduous journey, crossing rivers such as the Mara River with determination etched into their every step. From afar, a rear view of a massive Wildebeest herd crossing the Mara River paints an awe-inspiring picture against the backdrop of Masai-Mara's beauty. The rain-soaked plains witness these magnificent creatures walking in perfect harmony at sunset - a sight that truly mesmerizes. Venturing further into Kenya's Rift Valley Province lies Maasai Mara National Reserve where Blue Wildebeests continue to amaze. Here they fearlessly cross rivers together as they navigate their way through challenging terrains. Nature can be both beautiful and harsh; amidst bushfires raging in Masaimara, Kenya stands resilient Blue Wildebeest seeking refuge from danger while adapting to survive. An aerial view captures migrating wildebeests along the border of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. This spectacle showcases their sheer numbers and emphasizes how vital they are to maintaining Africa's delicate ecosystem. Even cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus), renowned for their speed and agility, find themselves hunting these incredible creatures within Kenya's Masai Mara national reserve. East Africa becomes witness to this thrilling chase between predator and prey.