Can You Identify This Buffalo Species? When guests visit & see the buffalo on the reserve a common trend is mistaking them as water buffalo. These are African cape buffalo & yes; they are a difference species. One specific distinction of these species is what continent they call home; cape buffalo are from Africa, while water buffalo live across Asia. In Africa there is only one species of buffalo, but there are four subspecies: forest, West African savanna, Central African, & Southern savanna b

Buffalo vs lion attack Sometimes, lions can find themselves under pressure when the animals they prey on turn the tables and refuse to go down without a fight. While African buffalos are frequent prey for lions, they're formidable opponents in their own right. Armed with two massive horns, the African buffalo has few other predators and is known for its ability to be aggressive. When lions hunt buffalo, they tend to rely on the strength of a group, as the power of a full-grown African buffalo ca