In addition to natural predators, African buffalo face threats from habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and diseases such as bovine tuberculosis and foot-and-mouth disease. The African buffalo ...

Gathering in such large groups helps dissuade predators like lions, leopards, hyenas, and African wild dogs. Older male buffalo, though, often strike out in smaller clusters or on their own.

turning the tables on their would-be predators! Taking down an African buffalo is no easy feat. It certainly can’t be done by a lone lion, and even an entire pride will find the task extremely ...