Cape buffalo
A species of Syncerus Scientific name : Syncerus caffer caffer Genus : Syncerus
Cape buffalo, A species of Syncerus
Scientific name: Syncerus caffer caffer
Genus: Syncerus
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Description
Cape buffalo is largely sedentary with a predominantly grazing diet, consuming a variety of grasses. Known for its symbiotic relationship with Oxpecker birds, it permits them to feed on ticks and other parasites on its skin. Adaptive, cape buffalo can withstand long periods without water, reflecting their ecological distribution in the savannah and arid regions.
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
Cape buffalo is a strict herbivore, chiefly grazing on a variety of grasses. It is known to consume leaves, shoots, and fruits seasonally, thereby demonstrating dietary flexibility within its herbivorous nature.
Appearance
Cape buffalo is a large, robust animal with a humped body shape and short, dense fur that varies between black and dark brown. Notable for its large, curving horns, predominately in males, that are crescent-shaped and thick at the base. Juveniles compared to adults tend to be lighter in coloration.
Behavior
Cape buffalo are social animals that form herds of various sizes. They are typically crepuscular, most active during early morning and late afternoon. Males occasionally partake in intense fights for dominance. Their survival behavior includes wallowing in mud to protect their skin from sun and parasites.
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