We really are fortunate to have so many game reserves surrounding Port Elizabeth and places like Kragga Kamma Game Park gives both residents and visitors the opportunity to view wild game up close without having to visit a zoo. One of the more common animals one get to see are the Blue Wildebeest or “gnu”. Sometimes also called the Common Wildebeest, the Blue Wildebeest is a large antelope and one of two species of wildebeest. It got its name from the conspicuous silvery blue sheen to its short haired hide, differentiating this species from the plainer black genus member Black Wildebeest with its white tail. The name “gnu” originates from the Khoikhoi name for these animals.
Did you know? Blue wildebeest young can stand within six minutes of being born.
Firefly the Travel Guy 
and yet beautiful in there own way
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Firefly, Glad to see nothing has changed and your photos are always a treat! Just a few minutes ago I posted my first photograph in weeks/months on my blog http://kc-photo-blog.blogspot.com/ Life really gets in the way of being productive sometimes 🙂
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They certainly are interesting looking animals. Just think how we must look to them!
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LOl Marka! well said ! Fire, another awesome picture ! Thank you. If I had animals like that out my back door maybe i wouldnt have to get wet so often ! =0)
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My word! Never heard that legend before, but by golly – I think it's true! Lovely photo's – like the close up – aren't they ugly? LOL!
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I think they are very majestic looking but do like your description. You image looks like a painting.
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That herd appears quite tame – first rule about nature or game viewing – make sure it is not your vehicle – horns can make nasty dents and scratches to a luxury vehicles paint.
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I think it is a toss up betwee the wildebees and the warthogs for the title of ugly
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Very cute they are!
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Known as Gnu in Swedish. Looks like they are eyeing you here.
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Have you heard the Flanders and Swann song “I'm a gnu?” Its googleable.
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Caroline beat me to it, I well recall the song and it was until now the only thing I know about gnu!
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