Blue wildebeest is placed in the family Bovidae, ruminant animals with cloven hooves. The generic name "Connochaetes" derives from the Greek words κόννος, kónnos, "beard", and χαίτη, khaítē, "flowing hair", "mane". The specific name "taurinus" originates from the Greek word "tauros", which means a bull or bullock. The common name "blue wildebeest" refers to the conspicuous, silvery-blue sheen of the coat, while the alternative name "gnu" originates from the name for these animals used by the Khokloi people, a native pastoralist people of southwestern Africa. Though the blue and black wildebeest are currently classified in the same genus, the latter was previously
Baby Wildebeest kills Pantha with a blow to the head. Baby Wildebeest attacks and is killed instantly by a heat vision blast through his torso. Red Star survives the battle to mourn his family. Baby Wildebeest was seen revived as a Black Lantern in the "Blackest Night" crossover. He has been seen with Black Lantern versions of Aqualad, Aquagirl, Dolphin, and Pantha. Baby Wildebeest had incredible strength, stamina, and enhanced durability. When provoked, it became a twelve-foot powerhouse, and is strong enough to take blows from Superman himself. Baby Wildebeest Baby Wildebeest is a fictional character in DC Comics publications. Baby Wildebeest