Zoology of the ZooPl. CXCVIII
African buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae
Fig. 1. African buffalo
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 1-1.7 m at the shoulder |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 300-900 kg |
| Food | Grass |
| Lifespan | About 20 years (est.) |
| Society | Large herds |
| Habitat | grassland, forest |
| Range | Africa |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
The Cape buffalo's horns meet in a heavy shield (the boss) across the forehead. Herds defend each other against lions. Never domesticated.
Observe: Look for the horn boss on older males.