What is another word for wildebeests?
Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪldɪbˌiːsts] (IPA) 
Wildebeests are known as the gnu, which is derived from the Hottentot word "gnu," meaning "wild beast." They are also known as the brindled gnu, white-bearded wildebeest or blue wildebeest, named for the grayish-blue coat on their flanks. The genus Connochaetes is composed of two species of wildebeests: the black wildebeest and the blue wildebeest. The scientific name for the blue wildebeest is Connochaetes taurinus, and the black wildebeest is Connochaetes gnou. In addition to these names, they are often referred to as "nuisance animals" due to their habit of intruding on farmlands and causing damage to crops.
