Why do zebra and wildebeest migrate together during great Migration?

Surprisingly, the phenomenon of migration started in 1960 which shows the great migration is not old as we think. The migration causes death of around 2, 50,000 wildebeests and 32,000 zebras every year. One of the most interesting facts about great wildebeest migration is the trustworthy friendship between zebra and wildebeest.

The great migration is also an annual migration of zebras, wildebeests, antelopes and other herbivores. It became the most famous event of the world by wildlife photographers and wildlife enthusiastic. It’s not just about the survival in the race of life; it also shows the cordial relationship between zebra and wildebeest. The wildebeest and zebra use their sensory parts during the migration for the survival of each other.

If you want to be a eyewitness of the adventure and friendship in the wildlife, then the great migration in Serengeti is waiting for you. Let us discuss some important facts about the relationship between the zebra and the wildebeest.

Each has their unique eating pattern

As we know, both the wildebeest and the zebra are herbivores; they have their common food source. The frontal big teeth of zebra is well known for eating the long grass and wildebeest loves to eat the short grass as their mouth made to take the juice from the grass.

Both zebra and wildebeest have their unique eating pattern as they eat the same grass but different part. The zebra and the wildebeest love to graze in open grasslands and open savannah grasslands.

Each has their unique sense to

One of the interesting facts about great wildebeest migration is the wildebeest and the zebra dependent on each other for the food and water. The herd of zebra joins the wildebeest migration as they are great in looking at any threat.

The wildebeest have a good sense of hearing and smell that helps both to protect from the predator and searching in food. The zebra has a great eye sight to see any threat. The wildebeests have a swarm intelligence that can act on problems and solve it as a unit or group.

The zebra is good at protecting and navigating while the wildebeest have the ability to find the water. A good sense of hearing with swarm intelligence of wildebeest and better eyesight with a better memory of zebra helps them to stay out of any danger during the migration.

More the number more the safety

The wildebeest and the zebra are best buddies in the wildlife. Every year there are over 1.5 million wildebeests and 2, 00,000 zebras participates in the great migration. As the wildebeest have swarm intelligence, they can avoid the dangers on their way like when crossing the river or in open land.

If the number of migratory animals increases, there is more chance to avoid the attack by diversion.

Best time to watch the Serengeti migration

June to October is considerably the better time to witness the Serengeti great migration for travellers. During April and May, the Serengeti dries up and at the same time the herds start to move west towards the Grumeti River. In June and July, the herds of the wildebeests and zebras face challenges while crossing the Grumeti River. This is the best time for travellers to watch the migration as well as wild encounters. During August and September, the herds are on the way to Mara River. In October, it looks more beautiful to watch grazing of wildebeests and zebras. This is the Serengeti great migration timing for the travellers and wildlife enthusiastic.

If you are interested to see the great show of African wildlife, then you have the time to plan for great migration Serengeti safari from June to November in this 2020. Be hurry and load your bag pack to witness the largest show of the earth.