13/11/2026
An impressive set of horns and a stare that makes you pause. A buffalo encounter is always worth slowing down for. 🐃
Look closely at a mature bull and you’ll notice the thick shield across the top of his head. Known as the boss, it forms as the bases of the horns develop and meet, providing protection during clashes with other bulls.
Buffalo are social animals, with females and their young forming the core of breeding herds. Older bulls often spend time in smaller bachelor groups or on their own, so there’s always something to learn from watching who is keeping company with whom.
One of the pleasures of being out on safari at White Lion Lodge: time to watch, notice the details and appreciate the animals beyond the photograph.