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African Buffalo
A male African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) stays in the morning sun of Serengeti. In the background sits a Wattled Starling (Creatophora cinerea) feeding on insects disturbed by the animal and also removing ectoparasites.

Scientific Name
Syncerus caffer

Common Names
Cape Buffalo, Affalo, Nyathi, Mbogo

Classification
Mammal

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Buffalos inhabit any type of Savannah, usually close to a source of water. They are diurnal animals, meaning they live in herds. There can often be hundreds of buffalos in one herd.







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