Blue Wildebeestオグロヌー

Connochaetes taurinusLC— Least Concern

The blue wildebeest is a large African antelope famed for its dramatic seasonal migrations across the grasslands of eastern and southern Africa, timed to follow the rains and fresh grass growth. The Serengeti population alone numbers roughly 1.3 million animals, making it one of the largest remaining large-mammal migrations on Earth. With a stable total population of about 1.5 million, the species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Blue Wildebeest (reference photo)
Photo: Charles J. Sharp / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Artiodactyla / Bovidae Source
Distribution
The blue wildebeest occurs across eastern and southern Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Eswatini, and Angola. It is extinct in Malawi but has been reintroduced in Namibia. Source

Did You Know?

  • During the dry season, blue wildebeest undertake large-scale seasonal migrations toward areas with more rainfall and taller grass. Source
  • The Serengeti population has grown to roughly 1.3 million animals, making it the largest and most famous of the remaining wildebeest migrations. Source
  • Historically many large migrations existed, but over the past century all but three — the Serengeti, Tarangire, and Kafue migrations — have been disrupted, cut off, or lost entirely. Source

Where to See This Species

2 facilities · 0 individuals

広島市安佐動物公園 (Hiroshimashiasa Doubutsu Kouen)Hiroshima

広島市安佐動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical GardensAichiOpened in 1937

名古屋市東山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNではLC。移動する個体群では広い生息地の連続性が重要である。

Habitat

東部・南部アフリカの草原、サバンナ、開けた林。

Threats

  • 移動経路の分断
  • 狩猟
  • 家畜との競合

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

  • 移動回廊の保全
  • 保護区の管理
  • 飼育下での繁殖管理

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

Why do blue wildebeest migrate?
Their movements are timed to follow seasonal rainfall and grass growth, moving toward wetter areas with taller grass during the dry season. Source
How large is the Serengeti wildebeest migration?
The Serengeti population has grown to approximately 1.3 million animals, making it the largest of the remaining wildebeest migrations. Source
Are blue wildebeest endangered?
No. With a stable population estimated around 1.5 million, the blue wildebeest is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org