Wildebeest Migration and Behavior

The Serengeti plains in Tanzania witness a massive annual migration of around 2 million animals, including wildebeest and zebras. This journey, covering nearly 2,000 miles, is a natural phenomenon with no clear trigger. Wildebeest give birth in synchrony, and the calves quickly learn to run. The migration is fraught with challenges, including predation and natural obstacles, leading to significant mortality. The herds eventually reach Kenya's Masai Mara, where they graze until the rains signal their return to the Serengeti.

What is the approximate distance covered by the migrating animals in the Serengeti?

• 1,000 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

What evidence suggests that wildebeest have been grazing the Serengeti for over a million years?

• Fossil evidence

• Satellite images

• Ancient paintings

• Historical records

During which month do wildebeest typically give birth?

• January

• February

• March

• April

What is known about the trigger for the wildebeest migration?

• It is a change in food availability

• It is a specific weather pattern

• It is a discernible signal

• It is unknown

Approximately how many animals die during the migration due to various challenges?

• 250,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

What is a significant challenge for predators like cats during the migration?

• Catching a full-grown wildebeest

• Finding water

• Avoiding other predators

• Navigating the terrain

Where do the migrating herds arrive after leaving the Serengeti?

• Masai Mara

• Lake Victoria

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Ngorongoro Crater

What natural event signals the wildebeest to start their return journey southwards?

• The onset of the dry season

• The smell of November short rains

• The depletion of food resources

• The appearance of new predators

How long do the wildebeest typically stay in the Masai Mara?

• Until the food supply runs out

• Until the end of the dry season

• Until the start of the wet season

• Until the November short rains