Buffalo
(Syncerus caffer)
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Details
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Shoulder Height
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: 150 cm
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Average Weight
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: Male 750 kg
: Female 700 kg |
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Gestation
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: 6 Months |
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Number of Young
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: 11 Lamb |
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Longevity
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: 20 years |
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S.C.I. Minimum Score
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: 100 |
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S.C.I. Record Score
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: 137 1/8
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Rowland Ward Minimum Length
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: 42" |
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Rowland Ward Record Length
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: 64" |
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General
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Buffalo are regarding by many people as one of the most
dangerous of Africa's big game. The Buffalo is a gregarious
animal and can be found in groups numbering hundreds of
animals. Young bull and old bulls are often kicked out of
the herd and go on to form bachelor herds or, especially
in the case of old bulls, go on to live alone. When a buffalo
charges it keeps it head high until the last moment when
it lowers it to meet the target. At this time it is only
stopped by a fatal or disabling bullet. The buffalo is truly
one of Africa's prize trophies and a large trophy has become
the focal point of many trophy rooms. |
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