Wildebeest Migration and Behavior

The video introduces the wildebeest, also known as the gnu, highlighting its remarkable migration across Africa. This migration is the largest land mammal migration globally, involving a 300-mile round trip across Kenya and Tanzania. The wildebeest follow the rains for fresh grass, essential for their survival. The video also emphasizes the rapid development of wildebeest calves, which must quickly learn to walk to avoid predators like cheetahs and vultures. The journey includes dangerous river crossings, where not all wildebeest survive, but those that do repeat the cycle annually.

What is another name for the wildebeest?

• Antelope

• Giraffe

• Gnu

• Zebra

What is the wildebeest most famous for?

• Its speed

• Its size

• Its migration

• Its diet

How far do wildebeest travel during their migration?

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 400 miles

• 300 miles

Why do wildebeest migrate every year?

• To escape predators

• To find water

• To find shelter

• To find fresh grass

What do wildebeest primarily follow during their migration?

• The sun

• The wind

• The stars

• The rains

How quickly must wildebeest calves learn to walk?

• 1 week

• 2 weeks

• 3 weeks

• 4 weeks

What predators pose a threat to young wildebeest?

• Lions

• Cheetahs

• Hyenas

• All of the above

What is a major challenge wildebeest face during migration?

• Desert heat

• Dense forests

• Mountain climbing

• Crocodile-infested rivers

What happens to the wildebeest that survive the migration?

• They move to a different continent

• They change their diet

• They migrate again next year

• They settle permanently

How are wildebeest often humorously described?

• Cows with beards

• Horses with stripes

• Deer with antlers

• Sheep with horns