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African Buffalo

Syncerus caffer

Photo by MickGrant
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Description:

This is the heavier savanna bull Buffalo darker than the forest which has reddish brown colouring. Weighs approx 700 kg. and a historical dread for hunters. Note massive horns with boss in the middle. (record length 125cm Zimbabwe) Usually part of a herd, older bulls sometimes become loners. Female here with calve.

Habitat:

Savanna grassland - thorn-veldt with drinking water

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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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PublishedJuly 27, 2011

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