A descrição

Found in Southern and Eastern Africa, the gnu (pronounced g-nu or new) is a really unique animal that looks like a combination of many others. With its ox-like head, the mane of a horse and buffalo horns it may not be as attractive as our websites - but does have a lot of character.

That South African character is one of the reasons we chose the name Gnu World. When pronounced 'new', our name refers to the hope that technology will transform and improve our world.

Back to the animal Gnu, here are some interesting Gnu Facts for you to ponder:

As a result of its appearance, the animal is also known as a wildebeest - an Afrikaans word meaning "wild beast".
The white bearded gnu population has increased from around 100 000 animals in 1950 to roughly 1.5 million at present.
Eighty percent of gnu calves (up to half a million) are born within a two to three week period at the beginning of the rainy season.
These calves can stand and run within three to seven minutes of being born.
At night white-bearded gnus sleep on the ground in rows. This provides the animals with the security of being in a group while allowing them space to run in case of an emergency.
More than a million creatures take part in the annual gnu migrations that are often regarded as the world's most incredible animal spectacle.
Rather than destroying the areas over which these migrations occur, the grazing and trampling of the grasses by such large herds helps to stimulate grass growth.
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