African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Habitat: Well-watered savanna and bushveld
Weight: Male: 600-850 kilos | Female: 500-600 kilos
Diet: Herbivore — Mostly grasses, some leaves and stems
Lifespan: 15 years
Gestation Period: 11 months
Threats: Habitat loss • Disease (Rinderpest & Tuberculosis) • Hunting • Conflict with humans
An old male African buffalo wanders through the dry savanna in search of grasses.