Wildebeests are strictly grazers, preferring sweet, stocky grasses. This grass often grows in areas that have seen recent fire, as tall, coarse brush is burnt, permitting room for new vegetation to grow. Wildebeest will also follow herds of other grazers that eat dry, longer grasses.

Do wildebeest eat meat?

Are Wildebeest herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores? Wildebeest are Herbivores, meaning they eat plants.

Is a wildebeest a predator or prey?

The major predators that feed on heavy build wildebeests are lions, hyenas, cheetahs and wild dogs. The wildebeest is actually one of the top preferred preys in the savanna. In order to defend themselves, the animal always stay together. They stick to a grouping strategy which can reduce their risk of being attacked.