Buffalo

A young buffalo depends on the structure of the herd for protection. Buffalo are almost exclusively grazers, and half the ...

A young buffalo depends on the structure of the herd for protection. Buffalo are almost exclusively grazers, and half the Kruger population occurs on the open savannas of the Central Region. These bovids consume large quantities of grass of a moderate quality, and in doing so play a valuable role in the ecosystem by reducing tall grasslands and opening up areas for the antelope that feed only on short grasses.