The wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), a large antelope found over much of the Kafue National Park, Zambia, Africa

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and springboks (Antidorcas marsupialis) at waterhole, Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana, Africa

The wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), a large antelope found over much of the Kafue National Park, Zambia, Africa

Senckenberg-Museum, view into the large mammal hall, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Springboks (Antidorcas marsupialis), large herd grazing in the Auob riverbed, camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba), during the rainy season in green surroundings, cumulonimbus clouds and rain shower, Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Afri

Springboks (Antidorcas marsupialis), large herd grazing in the Auob riverbed, camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba), during the rainy season in green surroundings, cumulonimbus clouds, Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

Scenic view of a large herd of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) near shore of river while a group of plains zebra (Equus quagga) cross the water, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Scenic view of a large herd of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing Mara in two lines, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Close-up view of a large herd of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing the Mara River in dust clouds, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Close-up portrait of an Oryx (Oryx gazella) or Gemsbok, Kalahari National Park, South Africa

Slow pan view of a large herd of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) rushing across a stream in dust clouds, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Scenic view of a large herd of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) near shore of river with a group of plains zebra (Equus quagga) in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Close-up view of a herd of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing the Mara River in large numbers, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Large herd of Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) kick up dust as they plunge down a steep bank to cross the Mara River, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Large herd of Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) kick up dust as they plunge down a steep bank to cross the Mara River, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Large herd of Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) kick up dust as they plunge down a steep bank to cross the Mara River, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Large herd of Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) kick up dust as they descend a steep bank to cross the Mara River, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania