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Which of the following is true about the Western white-bearded wildebeest?
What is the average size of a wildebeest?
When do female wildebeest in the Serengeti give birth to their calves?
Which animal is known as the King of the Serengeti?
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What is the average weight of a male lion?
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How do female lions contribute to the pride's food supply?
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Spotted hyenas are known for the sound they make, which sounds like a laugh.
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Spotted hyenas live in groups called clans of up to 80 hyenas.
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Female hyenas give birth in a den once every year.
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Study Notes
Wildlife in the Serengeti
- The wildebeest in the Serengeti are Western white-bearded wildebeest, characterized by their bulky front end, curving horns, and skinny legs.
- Wildebeest are approximately 8 ft. long, 4.5 ft. tall, and weigh about 600 lbs.
- They can run at speeds of 50 miles per hour and have a lifespan of up to 20 years.
- The Serengeti ecosystem is home to approximately 1.3 million wildebeest.
- Wildebeest gather on the short grass plains in the south of the Serengeti from December onwards.
- Female wildebeest give birth to their calves during the mass calving event, which takes place from January to March.
- Wildebeest primarily eat grass and move to new areas when the grass is depleted.
- They travel an average of 4.3 miles per day during migration.
- Lions in the Serengeti are African lions, known for their powerful bodies and loud roars.
- There are approximately 3,000 lions in the Serengeti, living in prides of up to 40 lions.
- Female lions do most of the hunting in small groups or individually, with a preference for wildebeest.
- Spotted hyenas in the Serengeti are known for their distinctive laugh-like sound and sandy brown coats with spots.
- There are approximately 2,000 spotted hyenas in the Serengeti, living in clans of up to 80 hyenas and often hunting wildebeest.
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Test your knowledge on the Western white-bearded wildebeest that inhabit the Serengeti! Learn fascinating facts about their appearance, size, speed, and lifespan. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about these majestic creatures in this wildebeest quiz!
