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Great Migration
The Great Migration is astounding phenomenon in which approximately 1.5 million wildebeest, together with hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, travel in an annual full circle migration across the Serengeti ecosystem in Kenya and Tanzania. This 1,800-mile trek, which occurs over the course of a year, is driven by the search for fresh grass and water and follows the seasonal rains. It moves in a clockwise direction through plains, woodlands, riverine landscapes, and is intricately tied to rainfall patterns,creating a never-ending cycle of birth, survival, and movement that is perpetually shadowed by predators such as lions, hyenas, and crocodiles. Each bolg includes three major regions where the wildebeest are most likely to be found: the Southern Serengeti, the Western Corridor, and the Northern Serengeti or Masai Mara, all of which are important parts of the whole picture.
Southern Serengeti (Calving Grounds)
From December to March, which is the period of short rains, the Southern Serengeti together with Ndutu Plains and parts of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area turns into a wondrous calving oasis for wildebeests because of the rich volcanic grasslands. Enabling the birth of around 500,000 calves, which is usually around January to February, the area possesses abundant short grasses along with open land, which helps in the growing surrender of herds. These abundant short grasses give room for grazing { up to 15 pounds} which is essential to the wildebeest and aids in propelling the growth of newly born calves. Primordial flat savannah sprinkled acacia trees in addition enables protection against lions, hyenas and leopards while Lake Ndutu and Masek serve as basic water needs to the grazing wildebeests. Calves along with new born are herd along with hyenas enable in giving birth to new life.
Western Corridor (River Crossings)
The western Corridor of the Serengeti is defined by the seasonal movement of the Grumeti River, which creates both savanna and woodland ecosystems. Someweethod from may to July, as the river fills with water during rains, the wildebeest along with other animals migrate towards the river in a tail end rush for remaining fertile lands. During this trek to the new preferred grazing areas, animals are often met with various dangers, including leaping crocodiles that are always ready to take a bite at stragglers.. Drying plains with grasses and green patches, along with supplemented by the river, tend to attract animals flush in untapped resources. . The combination of open land, riverine thickets and intense predator presence creates scope for both peril and sustenance.
Northern Serengeti/Masai Mara (Northern Grazing)
During July and October, the wildebeest migrate to Northern Serengeti and then roll into Kenya’s Masai Mara, seduced by the extensive long rains. As the rolling hills and plains grow greener, they’re mowed down by tall, succulent grasses which serve to sustain the relentless appetite of the wildebeest. Like the Grumeti, the Mara River poses another series of crossings and is both deeper and swifter than the former. While thousands of animals perish due to stampedes, crocodile attacks, and drowning, endless water-rich territories await them, which certainly makes the risk worthwhile. These areas sustain sprawling herds of predators like cheetahs and lions. Seasonal streams in these areas serve hydration purposes. This stage of migration marks their longest stay and is a period of replenishment in nutrients prior to the rains calling them south once again.
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