Cape Buffalo

Because of their power and disposition, African buffalo are considered the most dangerous game species in Africa and are nicknamed the “black death.”

• Appearance: Both males and females have large curved horns. The males’ meet in the middle of their head forming a “boss”

• Size: about 5 ft tall at the shoulder

• Weight: up to 2,000 pounds

• Conservation Status: Least Concern but declining

• Range (map from 2008):

Range area of Cape Buffalo in Africa