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Antilope gnu, Print, The black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu (Connochaetes gnou) 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. The black wildebeest is typically 170–220 cm (67–87 in) in head-and-body length, and the typical weight is 110–180 kg (240–400 lb). Males stand about 111–121 cm (44–48 in) at the shoulder, while the height of the females is 106–116 cm (42–46 in). The black wildebeest is characterised by its white, long, horse-like tail. It also has a dark brown to black coat and long, dark-coloured hair between its forelegs and under its belly., 1700-1880
University of Amsterdam

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1700-1880 Antilope gnu Print black wildebeest white-tailed gnu Connochaetes gnou two closely related wildebeest species member genus Connochaetes family Bovidae first described 1780 Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann 170–220 cm 67–87 head-and-body length typical weight 110–180 kg 240–400 lb Males stand 111–121 cm 44–48 shoulder height females 106–116 cm 42–46 characterised white long horse-like tail dark brown black coat dark-coloured hair forelegs under belly 1700-1880