The white-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus albojubatus) often called the Gnu because its call sounds like gnu gnu, is a large antelope with large shoulders and disproportionately smaller hindquarters. Its scientific name is derived from Connochaetes (flowing beard) taurinus (like a bull) albojubatus (white mane)It is greyish brown and, unlike other species of wildebeest, has a white beard. Native to the eastern and southern parts of Africa. Once a year, white-bearded wildebeest migrate in search of fresh pastures and water. Such migrations may contain as many as one million individuals – wildebeests live in more densely packed herds than any other large mammal, except for humans.
