African buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Behavior and diet
The African, also known as cape buffalo or congo buffalo, is a large, robust animal that is part of the bovidae family. It is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa and also in parts of western Africa, such as Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. Cape buffalo are diurnal animals and also are herbivores that primarily graze on grasses. The gestation period for females is between 11 and 12 months, with one calf being the average number of young born.
African buffalo photos
Buffalo sculls in Lake Manyara National Park
Photo taken at Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania by Viva Africa Tours Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
14 Mar 2016
Wildlife Safari
Photo taken at Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya by African Home Adventure Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
27 Apr 2020
Photo taken at Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania by Experience Zanzibar Tours & Safaris Ltd Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania
03 Oct 2019
Buffalo in Murchison Falls, Uganda
Photo taken at Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda by Steady Safaris Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
03 Oct 2013
Who is the king? Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania
Photo taken at Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania by Tanganyika outdoor safari and adventure Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania
10 Nov 2015
Lions and buffalo in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Photo taken at Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya by BosoDabreo Tour & Safaris Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
05 Apr 2017
African buffalo, Tanzania
Photo taken at Tanzania by Pete Tanzania
02 Apr 2015
Found in these countries:
Botswana
DR Congo
Gabon
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Rwanda
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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