LC Herbivore Grasslands
200–390 kg
Weight
20–25 yrs
Lifespan
47 km/h
Top Speed
Eastern and Southern Africa
Found In
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.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 22.5 yrs | 22.5 yrs | — 0% |
Endemic to Eastern and Southern Africa
Habitat: Grasslands
Found In: Eastern and Southern Africa
Coloration: Gray, Black
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 240–270 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–25 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #8 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Brown Bear | 70–780 kg | LC |
| 7 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 150–650 kg | LC |
| 8 | Wildebeest | 200–390 kg | LC |
| 9 | Harp Seal | Up to 160 kg | LC |
| 10 | Atlantic Spotted Dolphin | 120–140 kg | LC |
| 11 | Common Dolphin | 100–135 kg | LC |
Other Bovidae Species
The Bovidae family has 10 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Ibex | 19–120 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| American Bison | 318–1000 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Arabian Oryx | 65–90 kg | Herbivore | VU |
| Gaur | 600–1300 kg | Herbivore | VU |
| Gerenuk | 28–52 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Markhor | Up to 110 kg | Herbivore | NT |
| Saola | Up to 100 kg | Herbivore | CR |
| Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| Yak | 500–1200 kg | Herbivore | LC |