Gnu vs. Wildebeest

Gnunoun

A large antelope of the genus Connochaetes, native to Africa, having curved horns.

Gnunoun

One of two species of large South African antelopes of the genus Catoblephas, having a mane and bushy tail, and curved horns in both sexes.

Gnunoun

large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail

Wildebeestnoun

Gnu.

Wildebeestnoun

The gnu.

Wildebeestnoun

large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail

Wildebeest

The wildebeest ( WIL-dib-eest, VIL-, ), also called the gnu ( NEW or NOO), is an antelope in the genus Connochaetes native to Eastern and Southern Africa. It belongs to the family Bovidae, which includes antelopes, cattle, goats, sheep, and other even-toed horned ungulates.