Wildebeests have a life span of up to 20 years in captivity. Both males and females have sharp, curved, smooth horns. Males are slightly larger than females. Wildebeests have excellent hearing and a good sense of smell. These herding mammals are preyed upon by lions , spotted hyenas, and wild dogs .
Wildebeests are plant-eaters, grazing mostly on grass.
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