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Big Five
"The Cape buffalo is considered one of Africa's most dangerous animals and belongs to The Big Five."
Discover in real lifeHabitat:
savannah in eastern and southern Africa
Diet:
grass
Age:
20 years old
Weight:
male: 800–900 kg; female: 300–500 kg
Offspring:
1 young
Gestation period:
11 - 12 months
To see:
Along bus safari and car safari
IUCN status:
sensitive
EEP:
no
About the Cape Buffalo
The Cape buffalo (Synerus caffer caffer) inhabits the savannahs of eastern and southern Africa. This powerful grazer is one of the famous Big Five and is known for its impressive horns and strong herd behaviour. Cape buffaloes often live in large groups, within which they protect one another from predators. An adult buffalo can weigh up to 900 kilos and lives to an average age of 20 years in the wild. At Beekse Bergen, you can see the Cape buffalo during the bus safari end car safari.
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Habitat and threats
The Cape buffalo lives on the savannahs of East and Southern Africa. Here, the animals roam in large herds in search of grass and water. The species has a ‘Vulnerable’ IUCN status. Habitat loss, poaching and diseases transmitted by livestock are the main threats to the Cape buffalo.
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Species conservation in Beekse Bergen
The status of the red deer is sensitive. But, unfortunately, many of the species you see in Beekse Bergen are endangered and struggling in their native habitats. Did you know that more than 10,000 animal species in the world are in danger of extinction? Together we can help them, with big, or small steps. Want to know how?