When people think of African wildlife, majestic animals like the lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard often come to mind. These are the Big Five, known for their strength, beauty and the excitement they bring to any safari. But Africa also has a group of animals...
The Wildebeest (wild beast) was named by the Dutch, but they are also referred to as Gnus (pronounced “new”). The term “Gnu” refers to the animal’s call which has a gnuu gnuu sound. Wildebeest are part of the antelope family and not bovine like its looks would like...