The Cape buffalo’s curved horns add to the stature of an already imposing animal, which can reach seven feet from tip to tail. Horns can help distinguish age and sex.

The term “buffalo” usually refers to the African buffalo, as well as the Asian water buffalo. The African buffalo is a large mammal native to Africa. It is one of the continent’s most ...

For example, male and female cattle (including the many wild versions such as the African Cape Buffalo) and wildebeest (a kind of antelope) have horns, while in most other bovids only the males ...

The Cape buffalo is a powerhouse of muscle and mass, built to withstand the harsh environments of the savannas and forests of ...

Africa's Cape Buffalo kills more hunters than any of Africa's dangerous game. As an elite member of the Africa Big six, the cape buffalo joins the ranks of the lion, leopard, hippo, rhino, and ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Cutting off the horns of sedated rhinos with a chainsaw has been viewed by wildlife conservationists in Africa for more than 30 years as a necessary evil to save ...

Although the clashing horns may look menacing to us, when African buffalo bulls fight, it’s usually a friendly sparring match. It’s not all for fun, however. The strongest males get the right ...

Today, we're exploring one of Africa's most formidable and awe-inspiring animals: the Cape buffalo. This powerhouse bovine isn't just a member of the prestigious "Big Five" — it's also one of the most ...

The American bison is an incredibly interesting critter. Sometimes called buffalo, this name is a misnomer and suggests that the American bison is somehow related to the buffalo of the Old World. S… ...

I collected a gerenuk and a lesser kudu with horns just under 32 inches, one of the best minor trophies I took on the whole safari. Both were clean kills with the .270 bolt-action Remington I had ...