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The African buffalo or Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a large African bovine. It is not closely related to the slightly larger wild water buffalo of Asia and its ancestry remains unclear. Syncerus caffer caffer, the Cape buffalo, is the typical subspecies, and the largest one. The adult buffalo's horns are its characteristic feature; they have fused bases, forming a continuous bone shield across the top of the head referred to as a "boss". They are widely regarded as very dangerous animals, as they gore and kill over 200 people every year. The African buffalo is not an ancestor of domestic cattle and is only distantly related to other larger bovines. Owing to its unpredictable nature, which makes it highly dangerous to humans, the African buffalo has never been domesticated, unlike its Asian counterpart, the water buffalo. Other than humans, African Cape buffaloes have few predators aside from lions and large crocodiles, and are capable of defending themselves. Being a member of the big five game, the Cape buffalo is a sought-after trophy in hunting.
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Buffalo and Elephants

Buffalo and Elephants. These four elies are apparently seeing these two Buffalo off especially the youngster who mock charges.

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From Madikwe Game Reserve July 2015

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  • Lgood

    on June 16, 2016

    Super capture!

  • fotoeffects

    on June 15, 2016

    Terrific capture!

  • Charles Hopkins

    on June 15, 2016

    Buffalo and Elephants. In this pic - these four elies are apparently seeing these two Buffalo off especially the youngster who mock charges.

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