Migrating wildebeest crossing Mara River in Masai Mara, Kenya Aug 6, 2026

In the Masai Mara, Kenya, the ground seems to move. A vast surge of wildebeest—hoofed grazers built for endurance—travel in tightly packed herds, drawn by fresh grass and water replenished by seasonal rains.

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