Extremely gregarious, buffaloes are one of the few African ruminants that lie touching. Herds include both sexes and live in traditional, exclusive home ranges. Clans of related females and offspring associate in subgroups. A male dominance hierarchy determines which bulls breed. All-male herds are predominately old and sedentary, as are lone bulls. #capebuffalos #lonebuffalo #africanbuffalos #wildlife_photography #wildlifelover #olpejetawildlife #olpejetaconservancy (at Ol Pejeta Conservancy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUspcunqp1K/?utm_medium=tumblr

Buffalo spend most of the year in herds of anywhere between 50 and 500; Gathering in such large groups helps dissuade predators like lions, leopards, hyenas, and African wild dogs. #capebuffalo #africanbuffalos #savebuffalos #buffalofacts (at Somewhere in Kenya) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ZuFZyAhsA/?igshid=37q921mocfsi

Life in herd ensures certain advantages. Animals are well informed about the best feeding areas and sources of water. Besides that, they are protected against the predators. #buffaloherd #africanbuffalos #capebuffalos (at Tsavo West National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4UEU0HA9lD/?igshid=qksn9iyreuky

Cape buffalo are known to kill lions, and can seek out and kill lion cubs — preventative punishment. #buffalove #buffaloes #capebuffalos #africanbuffalos #africancapebuffalo #africanbuffalo #buffalophotography (at Aberdares National Park (Kenya Wildlife Service - KWS)) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0pxtSeAmwu/?igshid=1fxf4w045r1nn