African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer)

This very young animal was spotted at the Heia Safari Lodge outside JHB. Also a dangerous animal when cornered/wounded.

Shoulder Height: +-1.4m

Weight: Males +- 700kg. females +-550kg

ID pointers : Very cattle like appearance, very large, massive horns that covers the top of the head. found mainly on savanna plains.

IUCN Status: Least concern