Endemic to Eastern and Southern Africa, the Wildebeest is a herbivore species inhabiting grasslands habitats. Weighing 200–390 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Wildebeest | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 295 kg | 117.3 kg | ↑ 152% |
| Height | 210 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 47 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 18% |
| Avg Speed | 47 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Wildebeest inhabits grasslands habitats. It can be found in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Typical coloring: Gray, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Wildebeest is a group-based species belonging to the Bovidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Wildebeest is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Wildebeest’s weight of 200–390 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #8 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Wildebeest weigh?
A Wildebeest typically weighs 200–390 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Wildebeest?
The Wildebeest is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Wildebeest live?
The Wildebeest is found in Eastern and Southern Africa, in grasslands habitats.
How does the Wildebeest reproduce?
The Wildebeest has a gestation period of 240–270 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026