Do you think a wildebeest knows it's hideously ugly & therefore throws itself at the mercy of a lion out of self pity?

It’s asking for conjecture & hearsay I know, but I do value your opinions all the same. Wildebeest it seems to me, serve only one purpose in life. That is to be fundamentally the staple diet for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, crocodiles etc. Now, far be it for me to cast aspersions toward their aesthetic prowess, but they’re not exactly the adonis of the animal kingdom now are they? My question is of course tongue in cheek & not intended to offend any wildebeest fans out there. If it has then you have my sincerest & heartfelt apologies.