The African Buffalo
The very intimidating bovine buffalo has an imposing presence and demands a level of respect. Reaching a height at its shoulders of 1.5meters the buffalo weighs a hefty 750kg's. Whilst both the male and female buffalo have horns, the male buffalo's horns are thicker and point upwards at the tips. The female buffalo's horns are slightly more 'dainty' but are just as dangerous.
Buffalo's are herbivores and large herds of these animals can transform a large grassland from long grass to a short-grassed field. In the bigger scheme of things, the short grass left behind by the buffalo herd leaves the way open for more selective browsers and other animal species.
Buffalo calves are born during the months of January and April with a noticeable peak in February. Generally an African buffalo herd is a big one. A few hundred buffalo will often graze together although its not uncommon to find smaller groups during the dry months. Its said that the most dangerous buffalo is a wounded one. Its potential agressive behavior makes it a suitable member of Africa's big 5. They are preyed upon mostly by lions and occasionally leopards. So strong and imposing is a herd of buffalo that it is possible for them to fend off an entire pride of lions on the prowl.
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