#cookson's_wildebeest

Cookson's wildebeest

Subspecies of antelope

Cookson's wildebeest is a subspecies of the blue wildebeest that is native to the Luangwa Valley of the Luangwa River, Zambia. Occasionally, confusions of the subspecies will travel into central Malawi. It has a bigger body and horns compared to other subspecies of the blue wildebeest. It also is a lighter color than the main subspecies. Black lower head, dark black tail, with a light brown to light black body. Black, small beard and gray horns. Brown upper head, with different shades of the color. It is listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN Red List, for there are no serious threats imposed on the subspecies besides poaching.

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