Here are some little-known facts about wildebeest:

1. *Wildebeest, not buffalo*: Despite their nickname "gnu," wildebeest are not buffalo, but members of the antelope family.

2. *Migration masters*: Wildebeest migrate over 1,000 miles annually, making them one of the most traveled animals in Africa.

3. *Synchronized birthing*: Wildebeest give birth to their young in a synchronized manner, with over 80% of calves born within a three-week period.

4. *Predator avoidance*: Wildebeest use a unique strategy called "predator satiation" to avoid predators, where they overwhelm them with sheer numbers.

5. *Speedsters*: Wildebeest can run up to 50 miles per hour, making them some of the fastest animals on land.