African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
Wildlife Explorer collectible · African Buffalo
🐃 Discover the African Buffalo
The African buffalo lives in savannas, grasslands, forests, and wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa, often near water.
🔎 At a glance
- Animal Group: Mammal
- Region: Africa
- Conservation Status: Near Threatened (NT)
- Diet: mainly grasses
🌿 Where does it live?
African buffalo live in diverse landscapes, from open savannah to denser forest, as long as there is sufficient grass and water nearby.
🌾 What does it eat?
Almost exclusively grass. Buffalo prefer to graze close to water, where they also cool down regularly.
🐃 How it lives
Buffalo live in large herds of dozens to hundreds of animals, with strong social bonds. When threatened, they actively defend each other, even against lions.
✨ Special about this animal
Older males have heavy, curved horns that merge into a "boss" (shield). Due to its unpredictability, the species is considered one of Africa's most dangerous animals.
💡 Did you know?
- The horn shield of an old male can be very heavy.
🌿 Threats & protection
The species is listed as Near Threatened (NT). Hunting, habitat loss, and diseases remain important concerns for the survival of healthy populations.
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