African buffalo or Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in Lake Nakuru National Park

Kenya, Masai Mara, Musiara Marsh, Narok County. A male buffalo stands alert in tall red oat grass.

A fine bull cape buffalo in the the Aberdare mountains coverd in red mud, Kenya, Africa

A Cape Buffalo portrait in golden light, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Cape Buffalo sunset silhouette, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana

Cape Buffalo and Egret sunset silhouette, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana

Benin, Pendjari National Park, North western Benin. West African savannah Buffalos at sunset.

Zambia, Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka Province. A herd of buffalo in a forest of Winter Thorn trees at sunrise.

Botswana, Okavango Delta, Duba Plains. A herd of buffaloes rests chewing the cud and ruminating after feeding through the night.

Botswana, Okavango Delta, Duba Plains. A herd of buffalo resting at dawn, chewing the cud, ruminating after feeding through the night.

Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park. A huge herd of African buffalo - herds of 2,000 individuals are found here - feeds on lush vegeataion after rain.

African Buffalo, Botswana, Africa

Kenya, Amboseli, Kajidado County. A portrait of a female African Buffalo with unusual inner ear patterns.

South Africa, Kwazulu-Natal, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Buffalo - Syncerus caffer, Oxpecker -Buphagus

Zambia, Eastern Zambia, South Luangwa. A herd of African buffaloes drinks from a small stream.

Kenya, Laikipia. An African buffalo covered in mud.

Kenya, Laikipia. An African buffalo.

Black and white photograph of four African Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) strolling across a grassy plain in front of Mount Kenya, Kenya, Ol Pejeta Conservancy Area

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) feeding on Arican Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) carcass, South Africa, Limpopo, Kruger National Park

Kenya, Nyeri County, Aberdare National Park. A bull Cape Buffalo.

Kenya, Mara North Conservancy. An early morning game drive through a large herd of buffalo.

Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa.

Kenya, Masai Mara, Narok County. A Yellow-billed Oxpecker perches on the face of a Cape Buffalo in Masai Mara National Reserve.

Kenya, Masai Mara, Narok County. Old male buffalo resting in long red oat grass and chewing the cud.

Central African Republic, Dzanga-Ndoki, Dzanga-Bai. A general view of the wildlife spectacle at Dzanga-Bai. Over 50 bongos can be seen in the glade.

Kenya, Central Kenya, Nyeri County, Aberdare National Park. A close-up of an African buffalo.

Kenya, Central Kenya, Nyeri County, Aberdare National Park. A fine African buffalo.

An African Buffalo (Syncerus Caffer) herd runs on the plains of Okavango Delta, Botswana. (aerial photo)

Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) herd in a tight group after sleeping in the hopes it will then be too hot for the lions to follow and hunt them. Duba Plains area. Okavango Delta. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa.

Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) herd. They live in a constant dust cloud as they move to feed. Mombo area, Chief's Island. Okavango Delta. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa.

Buffalo at Matusadona during sunset, Zimbabwe.

africa, Tanzania, Serengeti. A buffalo portrait

africa, Tanzania, Serengeti. A herd of buffalo.

africa, Tanzania, Lake Manyara National Park. A buffalo relaxing in the water of the Lake.

Richards Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya, buffalo portrait.

Richards Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya, buffalo portrait.

Richards Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya, a muddy buffalo dozes in the sun.

Mount Kenya in the early morning with a herd of cape buffalos at a saltlick in the foreground, Kenya, Africa

Rekero, Masai Mara, Kenya, African Buffalo cooling off in water

Cape Buffalo and Egret sunset silhouette, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana

Two African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) at a waterhole, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, Mkuze, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

South Africa, Sabi Sand private game reserve, buffalo (Syncerus caffer), male

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa. Herd of Cape buffalo coming down to drink at Masuma Dam.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa. Herd of Cape buffalo coming down to drink at Masuma Dam.

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa. Herd of Cape buffalo coming down to drink at Masuma Dam.

Uganda, Western Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lake Nyamunka is one of the park̢۪s largest alkaline crater lakes created by volcanic eruption in recent geological time. African Buffalo are...

Benin, Pendjari National Park, North western Benin. A West African savannah Buffalo in long grass.

Benin, Pendjari National Park, North western Benin. West African savannah Buffalos with Piapiacs perched on top of them.

Zambia, Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka Province. A herd of buffalo beside a forest of Winter Thorn trees.

Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater, The Manor, Elewana Collection, a herd of buffalo.

Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater, The Manor, Elewana Collection, a herd of buffalo.

Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater, The Manor, Elewana Collection, buffalo tentatively wrestle, demonstrating their enormous strength.

Sand River Masai Mara, Kenya, Elewana Collection, a guide shows a young guest a buffalo skull

Kenya, Amboseli, Kajiado County. Greater Flamingos.

Kenya, Aberdare National Park, Nyeri County. Elephants and buffaloes at a salt lick.

Botswana, Okavango Delta, Duba Plains. Buffalo resting and chewing the cud early in the morning after grazing on the lush vegeation near to water during the night. Duba is famous for the interactions...

Botswana, Okavango Delta, Duba Plains. A herd of buffalo cross a river to rest up in the grasslands after spending most of the night grazing. They will chew the cud and keep watch for predators in an...

Botswana, Okavango Delta, Duba Plains. A herd of buffalo grazing on lush vegetation at dawn.

Botswana, Okavango Delta, Duba Plains, A herd of buffaloes resting at dawn, chewing the cud, ruminating after feeding at night,

Botswana, Okavango Delta, Duba Plains. Buffalo resting at dawn, chewing the cud after feeding during the night.

Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park. A huge herd of African buffalo - herds of 2,000 individuals are found here - feeds on lush vegeataion after rain.

Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park. A huge herd of African buffalo - herds of 2,000 individuals are found here - feeds on lush vegeataion after rain.

Uganda, Kidepo National Park. A huge herd of African buffalo - herds of 2,000 individuals are found here - feeds on lush vegeataion after rain.

Uganda, Kidepo National Park. A huge herd of African buffalo - herds of 2,000 individuals are found here - feeds on lush vegeataion after rain.

Uganda, Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park. A herd of African buffalo stampede throught the shallows along the lakeshore headed for dry land.

Kenya, Narok County, Maasai Mara National Reserve. A male buffalo feeding for grass among the thickets.

Kenya, Aberdare National Park, Nyeri County. A herd of African buffalos in a forest glade.

Lions corner an African buffalo, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Kenya, Masai Mara game Reserve, lion (Panthera leo), lioness chased by buffalos

Kenya, Masai Mara game Reserve, lion (Panthera leo), young male chased by buffalos

Kenya, Masai Mara game Reserve, african buffalo (Syncerus caffer), males looking at lionesses

Kenya, Nakuru national park, african buffalo (Syncerus caffer) and lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor), on the flooded lake

Kenya, Nakuru national park, buffalo (Syncerus caffer), close-up of a male

Kenya, Masai-Mara game reserve, buffalo (Syncerus caffer), with cattle egret

Kenya, Nakuru national park, buffalo (Syncerus caffer), close-up

Kenya, Nakuru national park, buffalo (Syncerus caffer), close-up

Kenya, Masai-Mara game reserve, aerial view, buffalos

Kenya, Masai-Mara game reserve, lion (Panthera leo), lioess looking at some buffalos

Kenya, Masai-Mara game reserve, Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), covered with mud