THE GREAT MIGRATION: WILDEBEESTS EPIC JOURNEY
Emmanuel Taiwo@emmanueltaiwo863879
10 days ago
THE GREAT MIGRATION: WILDEBEESTS EPIC JOURNEY.
If I am not mistaken, I think the first time I heard the word "Wildebeests" was in Prof. Bisala's Systemic Pathology Class (It was the Malignant Cattarrhal Fever Class) and in fact, I spelt it as "Wild beasts", lol. I guess someone then asked for the spelling and that was how I corrected it. But, it got me thinking and I was like what on earth are Wildebeests again for God's sake? Boom, I decided to read about them.
Wildebeests are large hooved mammals that belong to the Bovidae family. Simply put, they look like Cows but they are not Cows. Please check pictures below.
Whilst reading about them, something caught my attention and that is the way they migrate, especially from the Serengeti (Tanzania) to the Masai Mara (Kenya). I feel that is very spectacular.
The Great Migration is one of the most spectacular wildlife events on the planet. Every year, hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, embark on a journey we xan all call treacherous, in search of greener pastures. It is indeed an epic tale of survival and perseverance. This is again a testament to the fact that Nature would want to whine you, but as I used to say, please do not panic.
In the scorching savannas of Tanzania's Serengeti, the Great Migration commences. The wildebeests, driven by the quest for sustenance, begin their arduous trek, a very coordinated trek. As the rains dwindle and the land begin to dry up, the herds converge, their numbers swelling to a sea of horns and hooves.
As the wildebeests traverse the unforgiving landscape, they encounter formidable obstacles. River crossings become battlegrounds, where crocodiles and treacherous currents would always threaten to claim their lives. Predators – lions, cheetahs, and hyenas – stalk their prey, exploiting every weakness. Steep slopes and rocky terrain test their agility and endurance. Nevertheless, despite all obstacles and antagonism, the sea of horns and hooves would always forge ahead. Nothing stops them. It does not matter if they lose some to the treacherous currents. It does not matter if they lose some to the ever hungry jaws of their Predators. The survivors always forge ahead, a very bold and coordinated trek.
I want to believe the question that is swelling up in you would be related to reasons for this migration. My Dear Readership, This audacious, arduous and Great Migration is a vital component of the ecosystem as it sustains the delicate balance of predator and prey. The wildebeests' journey nourishes the land, dispersing seeds and fertilizing the soil. Wildebeests migrate in search of food, water, and suitable habitats. Their migration patterns are driven by the seasonal changes. Here are few reasons why wildebeests migrate:
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