The behavior of the African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is unpredictable. Unlike its cousins, the American bison, yak, or Asian water buffalo, this animal has never been domesticated. In human whispers, buffalos are called "black death" and may kill more people than lions or hippos.
A big bull, like this one in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, weighs as much as a small car.
To protect themselves from predators, a herd of African buffalo play team defense. The young, elderly, or sick are encircled by the others, butts in, horns out!
Come safari with us in 2025 or 2026! We'll keep our distance from the African buffalo. Promise!