A herd of Cape buffalo is a formidable force on the African savanna. These tightly knit groups offer safety in numbers, with older bulls and cows forming a protective wall around calves when predators lurk nearby. Known for their unpredictable temper and unwavering loyalty to the herd, Cape buffalo have been seen turning back to rescue companions from lions. Their collective strength, combined with sharp memory and strong social bonds, makes them one of Africa’s most respected and resilient grazers. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 97mm) ISO 360, f/2.8 at 1/1600th of a second.
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A herd of Cape buffalo is a formidable force on the African savanna. These tightly knit groups offer safety in numbers, with older bulls and cows forming a protective wall around calves when predators lurk nearby. Known for their unpredictable temper and unwavering loyalty to the herd, Cape buffalo have been seen turning back to rescue companions from lions. Their collective strength, combined with sharp memory and strong social bonds, makes them one of Africa’s most respected and resilient grazers. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 97mm) ISO 360, f/2.8 at 1/1600th of a second.
That’s a great shot Sean!
Wow,I would not want to get involved with those horns, like the history of how loyal they are!
Love the lower camera angle! Great shot!