wildebeests

Meanings

• noun

  Large African antelope with a distinctive hump on its back and large, curved horns. They are known for their annual migration.

  - "The wildebeests migrated across the Serengeti plains."
  - "Wildebeests are a common sight during the annual migration in East Africa."

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Variants

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gnu , wildebeest , wildebeeste , wildebeests

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Etymology

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Derived from the Dutch word 'wilde beast', meaning wild animal.

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Trivia

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1. Wildebeests can run at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour.

2. The wildebeest migration covers around 500 miles each year.

3. Wildebeests have a distinctive smell that can be detected up to 5 miles away.

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1. Serengeti Migration: An annual circular migration of approximately 1.5 million wildebeests, 250,000 zebras, and 570,000 Thomson's gazelles from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

2. Wildebeest Calving Season: A time when thousands of wildebeests give birth to their young in a short period, making them an easy target for predators.

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Wildebeests are an important part of the ecosystem in Africa and are hunted by many predators, making them a key species in the food chain. They are also an iconic symbol of the African savannah and are often featured in documentaries and nature programs.

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   - Visualize a large, hump-backed antelope with curved horns, roaming the African savannah during migration.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wild animals in Africa roam, Wildebeests are part of the home' to remember the word 'wildebeests'.

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