- "The Blue Wildebeest, also known as the Gnu, is an African bovid with broad shoulders, cow-like horns, and a broad muzzle. A keystone species in plains and acacia savanna ecosystems, the wildebeest is, in fact, an antelope, despite its various bovine characteristics. The smaller of the two wildebeest species, the Blue Wildebeest is a grazer superbly adapted for a migratory existence. They range in mass from 118.00 kg to 270.00 kg and stand 1.15 m - 1.45 m tall. Male wildebeest are generally larger than females, while females are lighter in color. Blue Wildebeest herds can number in the fifties, all the way to the thousands, and their chaotic, raucous stampedes are truly iconic."
- ― In-Game Description
Also known as Gnu, this animal is classified as a class 6 bovid. It can be hunted in the Vurhonga Savanna Reserve.
Features[]
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Gregarious and wary |
| Habitat | Short grass plains, dense bush |
| Senses | Excellent sense of smell, good hearing and poor vision |
| Social | Sedentary herds of 6-10 females and their calves, Males form bachelor groups. Several herds will aggregate when resting and grazing. |
| Active | Early morning, late afternoon |
| Recommended Equipment | Class 6 Ammo, Buck "Snort Wheeze" Caller |
| Species | Connochaetes taurinus |
| Difficulty | Hard |
Need Zone Times[]
| Times | Activity |
|---|---|
| 00:00 - 03:30 |  Resting
|
| 03:00 - 06:30 |  Feeding
|
| 06:00 - 09:30 |  Drinking
|
| 09:00 - 12:30 | Feeding
|
| 12:00 - 15:30 | Resting
|
| 15:00 - 18:30 | Feeding
|
| 18:00 - 21:30 | Resting
|
| 21:00 - 00:30 | Resting
|
Shot scheme[]
| Color code | |
|---|---|
 |
Red - Kills immediately |
| Blue - Kills very quick | |
| Orange - Kills slowly | |
| No Color - Unlikely to kill |
Fur variants[]
Albino
Crowned
Dark Grey
Gold
Grey
Fur Variant Rarity[]
| Sex | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Very Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Grey (37.42%), Dark Grey (37.42%), Gold (25.05%) |
X | Albino (0.10%) | X |
| Female | Grey (49.8%), Dark Grey (49.8%) |
X | Crowned (0.27%), Albino (0.13%) |
X |
Trivia[]
- Wildebeest is an Afrikaans word meaning "Wild Beast".[1]
- Up to 1.5 million wildebeests migrate through Africa in May and June to find greener pastures.[2]
- They have been known to hybridise with Black Wildebeests.[3]
