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African buffalo

Syncerus caffer

The African buffalo is a large, strong animal with big horns. They live in groups called herds and are known for their friendly nature towards each other.

Lebensraum: Savannas

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The African buffalo is a large, stocky bovine with a dark grey to black coat and very distinctive, bossed horns that fuse at the forehead. Its short, coarse hair and heavy build create a powerful, imposing silhouette.

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African buffalo
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African buffalo

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

3/5 · Mittel

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Interessante Fakten

An angry buffalo is considered one of Africa's most dangerous animals!

Buffalo herds have a 'voting' system to decide where to go next!

Their massive, curved horns can span over a meter wide!

They often wallow in mud to cool off and remove pesky insects.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Boss Power

African buffalo has uniquely fused horns, forming a thick 'boss' on their forehead that provides powerful defense against predators.

Fähigkeit

Team Defense

African buffalo can mob predators like lions, working together to chase them away and protect vulnerable calves.

Fähigkeit

Water Sense

African buffalo can locate water sources from afar, which is vital for survival in arid savannah environments.

Fähigkeit

River Crossing

African buffalo can swim powerfully across rivers and lakes, helping them reach new grazing areas and escape danger.

Maße und Details

Länge
170-340 cm
Gewicht
300-900 kg
Lebenserwartung
15-25 Jahre
Top Speed
57 km/h
Wurfgröße
1
Tragzeit
330-350 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These large mammals are plant-eaters, primarily munching on grasses and other vegetation.

Hauptnahrung

  • grasses
  • leaves
  • shrubs

Nahrungssuche

  • Grazing

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Lion

Panthera leo

Lions are the primary predators of African buffalo, especially the young or weak.

hunts

Human

Homo sapiens

Humans hunt African buffalo for meat, hides, and as a trophy animal.

symbiotic with

Cattle Egret

Ardeola ibis

Egrets eat insects disturbed by buffalo grazing or ticks from their hides.

parasitizes

Brown Ear Tick

Rhipicephalus appendiculatus

Ticks attach to buffalo, feeding on their blood and transmitting diseases.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Cape buffaloSyncerus

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

3/5 · Mittel

Always keep a safe distance from wild animals like buffaloes and watch them from afar.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von African buffalo?

170-340 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von African buffalo?

300-900 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von African buffalo?

15-25 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von African buffalo?

57 km/h

Was frisst African buffalo?

These large mammals are plant-eaters, primarily munching on grasses and other vegetation.

Wo findet man African buffalo normalerweise?

Savannas

Wie jagt African buffalo?

Grazing

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von African buffalo?

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