Family Bovidae
African Forest Buffalo
Syncerus caffer nanus Near Threatened
About
The African forest buffalo is a small subspecies of the African buffalo. Cape buffaloes weigh 425 to 870 kg (937 to 1,918 lb), whereas African forest buffaloes are much lighter, weighing in at 250 to 320 kg (550–705 lbs). Weight is not the only differentiation, however; this subspecies has a reddish-brown hide that is darker in the facial area. The shape and size of the horns distinguish African forest buffalo from the other subspecies.
Classification trail
Geographic range
Biological distribution from the active IUCN spatial assessment.
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Places to see this animal
Safari Park
West Midlands Safari Park
West Midlands Safari Park is a fantastic, award-winning visitor attraction, located in the heart of England.