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Wildebeest migrate across the African Serengeti plains in huge numbers in search of rain and fresh pastures. But their journey is fraught with danger.Key facts
- African wildebeest annually migrate to stay in green pastures.
- It is the largest mass movement of land animals.
- From April to December they follow the rain as it travels north.
- In December they return south with the rain and give birth.
Transcript
One of the world's most spectacular mass movements of land animals is the African wildebeest migration.
The Serengeti, Tanzania
Over a seven-month journey they will cover more than 1500km following rainfall, and the resulting grass, across the Serengeti.
Wildebeest seasonal migration:
Annual seven month journey
Covering 1,500 km
Following rainfall and seasonal grass.
Spring
It is April ...
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