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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.

Hábitat: Savannas

Aspecto

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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Datos interesantes

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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.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Boss Power

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

Habilidad

Team Defense

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

Habilidad

Water Sense

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

Habilidad

River Crossing

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

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
170-340 cm
Peso
300-900 kg
Esperanza de vida
15-25 años
Top Speed
57 km/h
Tamaño de la camada
1
Gestación
330-350 días

Dieta y alimentación

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

Alimentos principales

  • grasses
  • leaves
  • shrubs

Método de búsqueda

  • Grazing

Conexiones ecológicas

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.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Cape buffaloSyncerus

Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de African buffalo?

170-340 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de African buffalo?

300-900 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de African buffalo?

15-25 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de African buffalo?

57 km/h

¿Qué come African buffalo?

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

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente African buffalo?

Savannas

¿Cómo caza African buffalo?

Grazing

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la camada de African buffalo?

1

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