Considered the strangest looking animal in Africa,

the Gnu or wildebeest. They are close related to cattle, goats and sheep. These animals look like thin, muscular cows with large sloping backs, curved horns and striped bodies. They also have manes and bushy beards. They are found in one very specific spot on earth, southern and eastern Africa.

[narayani]

They’re up there! But don’t think they beat the platypus 😉

[Lynda McG]

Yes, have to agree- they're mighty strange looking! Great shot

[Casablanca]

Fascinating look to these guys

[moni kozi]

Not to mention that horse-like tail. Very interesting and magnificent animal.

[Carole G]

lovely sharp textures on this gnu

[Beryl Lloyd]

Poor beast - it looks as if he is made up of all the left over or spare parts ! Super clear shot !

[Margo]

Great shot of this unusually shaped animal

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I swear this is the best Gnu image I have every seen in my life

[Joan Robillard]

You get some great shots

[Babs]

It is living up to the claim isn't it, definitely strange. Not the prettiest of animals either is it

[Kathy A]

It is a very strange looking animal

[Gosia]

So interesting

[Mags]

It's a weird creature, but cool!

[katy]

This is a magnificent profile shot of him!

[Debra]

Wow, what an interesting creature. Nice capture

[Merrelyn]

They are strange looking animals, but @narayani makes a good point 😂

[Carole Sandford]

I can see why! Great shot!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful capture.

[gloria jones]

Terrific shot, details

[Esther Rosenberg]

wow, impressive animal, great shot so much details.

[Allison Maltese]

They are indeed rather strange. Nice photo of this one, though.

[KV]

Super sharp image. Fav

[Susan Wakely]

It is definitely a blend of all of the above animals and GNU is such a great name. Great shot though.

[Kate]

Great focus. Its tail seems to tickle the ground.

[Bep]

Great capture!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Looks like the Good Lord couldn't make up His mind on how this one should look when He got around to creating the Gnu so He did it all! It sure lives up to its title! Good shot!

[Pyrrhula]

Sure it does, At least for me.

[George]

They certainly are strange and this captures it beautifully or uglically, whichever way you view it.

[Carrie Shepeard]

That definitely is an odd looking animal, but the capture is excellent!

[Jane Pittenger]

Well captured

[Bill]

Very nice capture.

[Rick]

Cool capture.

[Diana]

@narayani @lyndamcg @casablanca @monikozi @yorkshirekiwi @beryl @777margo @koalagardens @joansmor @onewing @kjarn @gosia @marlboromaam @grammyn @dridsdale @merrelyn @carole_sandford @mittens @seattlite @dutchothotmailcom @falcon11 @kvphoto @wakelys @k9photo @gijsje @olivetreeann @pyrrhula @gaf005 @cashep19 @jgpittenger @cwbill @rickster549 Thanks for the great comments, favs and getting it on both the TP and PP. It is very much appreciated :-)

[sheri]

And a fantastic portrait you've made here.

[Vesna]

Strange animal!