Item size in cm L x W x H 9 5 x 4 0 x 7 9 Resembling a zebra with a few stripes on its back the gnu makes its mark with its inward curving horns Otherwise known as a wildebeest gnus are generally graceful & quiet creatures seemingly contrary to their name Usually living near water gnus need to drink every couple of days & often hang around zebras since gnus usually have a taste for the grass that zebras leave behind when feeding These mammals have unique features such as their mane horns stripes & colouring Both males & females share these traits Their mane is made up of a coarse stiff hair while their horns curve slightly resembling parentheses Their stripes may help them to blend in with a herd of zebra & their colouring varies depending on their age Gnus are very cooperative animals & fend off prey by travelling in a herd Even at night gnus take turns keeping watch for predators Fun Facts Within seven minutes of being born calves can stand Wi