The Common Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), known simply as the Wildebeest in Zoo Tycoon 2, is a medium-sized African ungulate. It is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon, Zoo Tycoon 2, Zoo Tycoon DS and Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game.
Description[]
The Common Wildebeest, also known as the White-bearded Gnu, is a large antelope and one of two species of wildebeest. It is distinguishable from most other antelope species by its muscular, broad-shouldered appearance and a large, robust muzzle. Its Latin name refers to its bull-like appearance, as well as its prominent beard and mane. The common wildebeest is also referred to as the Blue wildebeest due to the silvery-blue sheen of its coat, and the Brindled Gnu after the sound it makes.
The common wildebeest lives in the savannah regions of Sub-Saharan Africa and is a herbivore, feeding mainly on short grass. They live in large herds and are famous for their mass migrations, following the rains to find the most energy-rich plant material. They are a major food source of many African carnivores, such as the African Lion, Leopard and Nile Crocodile.
Zoo Tycoon[]
The common wildebeest is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon and is available in the base game. In Freeform mode, it is not available for adoption until March 1.
The common wildebeest is a savannah animal and is simple to keep. Its favorite foliage is Tall Grass and it requires little foliage and few rocks, although it does also require dirt, sand and fresh water in its enclosure. It is compatible with other savannah species such as the Plains Zebra and Ostrich, however, it is not popular amongst guests.
Due to a coding oversight, the common wildebeest's habitat requirements don't add up to 100, meaning that it is impossible to maximize its habitat suitability. The highest suitability the player can achieve normally is 88%, however if the player goes over the foliage limit they can reach a maximum of 95%.
The common wildebeest can use Lean-to, Concrete and Wood shelters, getting the most suitability out of the Large Lean-to. The common wildebeest is also a social animal, requiring at least three individuals to meet its social group need.
Zoo Tycoon 2[]
The common wildebeest, simply called Wildebeest in-game, is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon 2 and was added in the African Adventure expansion pack. Outside Freeform mode, it is not available until the player has obtained 1 and a half stars of zoo fame.
The wildebeest is once again a Savannah animal and is simple to keep. They have few requirements for food, shelter and enrichment, and may be mixed with many other Savannah animals. They will also form herds if there are multiple wildebeest in the same enclosure.
Wildebeests only eat grass and are a low entertaining animal, able to use the Salt Lick and Scratching Post as enrichment objects. The wildebeest can also eat the carrot enrichment food if placed in its exhibit. For shelters, the wildebeest can use the Shade Structure, Stables, and Wooden Shelters.
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| The wildebeest is a large African antelope that is native to the open woodlands and grasslands of southern Africa and is one of its fastest residents. Its large head and short neck support long horns, but its best defense is that it is a tireless runner. Although their bristly faces and massive shoulders make wildebeests appear menacing, they go into antics when approached, dashing off and wheeling about to gaze at intruders. Wildebeests roam the African savannah in large herds. More than 1 million forage for grasses on the Serengeti Plain alone. |
Other Games[]
Zoo Tycoon DS[]
The common wildebeest is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon DS. It functions identically to its PC counterpart.
Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game[]
The common wildebeest, named in-game as the Blue Wildebeest, is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game. It is one of the twelve Co-Species, meaning it can be exhibited on its own or with a compatible Main Species. As a Co-Species, it is adopted during the Autumn months.
The blue wildebeest is a savannah ungulate and is one of the larger Co-Species and thus needs an exhibit of at least two squares in order to be happy. The Arabian Oryx, Common Ostrich, Giraffe, Northern Bald Ibis and Plains Zebra will all tolerate the wildebeest in their enclosure.
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Trivia[]
- The African Adventure website animal box uses the young's orange texture on the adult model, instead of the adult's darker skin. This quirk is also noticeable on the Tyrannosaurus rex and African Buffalo.
| Zoo Tycoon DS animals | |
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| Standard Animals | African Buffalo • African Elephant • African Lion • African Warthog • American Bighorn Sheep • American Bison • Arctic Wolf • Bengal Tiger • Black Bear • Black Leopard • Black Rhinoceros • California Sea Lion • Cheetah • Chimpanzee • Clouded Leopard • Common Wildebeest • Dromedary Camel • Emperor Penguin • Gemsbok • Giant Anteater • Giant Panda • Giraffe • Gray Wolf • Greater Flamingo • Grizzly Bear • Hippopotamus • Ibex • Jaguar • Leopard • Lowland Gorilla • Mandrill • Markhor • Moose • Okapi • Olive Baboon • Ostrich • Plains Zebra • Polar Bear • Red Kangaroo • Saltwater Crocodile • Siberian Tiger • Snow Leopard • Spotted Hyena • Thomson's Gazelle • White Bengal Tiger |
| Unlockable Content | Asian Elephant • Kouprey • Onager • Orangutan • Unicorn |