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Antelope are well known for their graceful appearance and impressive horns.  However, when we think of antelope, it’s easy to ...
We analysed the genetic material of 121 blue wildebeest and 22 black wildebeest. We chose these 143 wildebeest from their entire range on the African continent, from South Africa to Kenya.
“But our results clearly show that wildebeest populations ... There are two species: blue wildebeests, native to southern and eastern Africa, and black wildebeests, found in southern Africa.
Female wildebeest are engaged in an evolutionary arms race - but scientists aren't sure why. Researchers studying blue wildebeest skulls found that sexual selection is driving the development of horns ...
The animals set to be culled include 83 elephants, 30 hippos, 60 buffalo, 50 impala, 100 blue wildebeest and 300 ... impacts of drought in the southwest African country, the ministry said.
Wildebeest migrations have become a rarer sight in Africa as humans continue to interrupt their historic migratory routes with roads, fences, cities, livestock and farmland. This has led to ...
The Southern African country plans to butcher over ... 50 impalas, 60 buffaloes, 100 blue wildebeest and 100 elands (a type of antelope). The animals are not just being killed for meat.