Black wildebeest

The black wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) or white-tailed gnu, is one of the two closely related wildebeest species. It is a member of the genus Connochaetes  and family Bovidae. 

It was first described in 1780 by Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann. 

Characteristics
The black wildebeest are usually  in head-and-body length, and the typical weight is . Males are usually about  at the shoulder, while the height of the females is . 

The black wildebeest are known for its white, long, horse-like tail. It also has a dark brown to black coat and long, dark-colored hair between its forelegs and under its belly.

References

Category:Bovids
Category:Mammals of Africa