African buffaloes, also known as Cape buffaloes, are large, robust bovines found in sub-Saharan Africa.
Here are the basics:
They have dark, stocky bodies with curved horns and distinctive "bosses" (thickened bone) on their heads.
African buffaloes prefer grassland and savanna habitats near water sources.
They live in herds, led by dominant females, and are known for their defensive behavior when threatened by predators.
Buffaloes are herbivores, feeding on grasses and sometimes browsing on shrubs and trees.
They are categorized as "Least Concern" by the IUCN Red List due to their relatively stable population, but localized threats exist due to habitat loss and diseases.