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Syncerus Collection (#2)

Syncerus, also known as the African buffalo or Cape buffalo, is a majestic and powerful creature that roams the vast plains of Africa. Picture No

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DDE-90020252
African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya Date: 02/07/2008

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DDE-90020108
African Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, standing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Date: 08/02/2006

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DDE-90020107
African Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, standing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Date: 08/02/2006

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DDE-90019906
Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) with Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Date: 12/08/2006

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DDE-90019669
African Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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DDE-90019659
African Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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DDE-90019655
African Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, with Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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DDE-90019654
African Buffalo, Syncerus caffer, with Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, Samburu Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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DDE-90019295
Botswana, Chobe National Park, Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) herd drinks from Chobe River at sunset Date: 19/02/2005

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DDE-90019099
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019098
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019097
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019096
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019095
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019094
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019093
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019092
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019091
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019090
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019089
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

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DDE-90019088
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa. Date: 15/09/2009

Background imageSyncerus Collection: A Cape / African Buffalo bull standing on bare earth, next to the concrete wall of its

A Cape / African Buffalo bull standing on bare earth, next to the concrete wall of its
3703962 A Cape/African Buffalo bull standing on bare earth, next to the concrete wall of its enclosure at London Zoo in 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageSyncerus Collection: African buffalo or Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer

African buffalo or Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer (Bubalus cafer). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh

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Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer caffer (Bos caffer). Handcoloured engraving by Griffiths after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in the British Museum from Edward Griffiths The

Background imageSyncerus Collection: An African / Cape Buffalo calf, born in the menagerie on the 8th February 1927

An African / Cape Buffalo calf, born in the menagerie on the 8th February 1927
3527142 An African/Cape Buffalo calf, born in the menagerie on the 8th February 1927, lying in straw, London Zoo, February 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageSyncerus Collection: Defeated

Defeated
Roelof Janssens

Background imageSyncerus Collection: African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) herd showing defensive behaviour as an African lioness

African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) herd showing defensive behaviour as an African lioness (Panthera leo) walks by, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. September

Background imageSyncerus Collection: Lion (Panthera leo) chasing African buffalo (Syncerus caffer

Lion (Panthera leo) chasing African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) Mana Pools National Park Zimbabwe

Background imageSyncerus Collection: Lion (Panthera leo) moving away from a defensive African buffalo (Syncerus caffer

Lion (Panthera leo) moving away from a defensive African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Background imageSyncerus Collection: RF - Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) drinking at night, Zimanga private game reserve, South Africa

RF - Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) drinking at night, Zimanga private game reserve, South Africa. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageSyncerus Collection: African lion, (Panthera leo) confronted by a herd of African buffalo / Cape buffalo

African lion, (Panthera leo) confronted by a herd of African buffalo / Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer), Zimanga Private Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Background imageSyncerus Collection: Hammerkop / Hammerhead stork (Scopus umbretta) eating a toad, with an African buffalo

Hammerkop / Hammerhead stork (Scopus umbretta) eating a toad, with an African buffalo / Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) in the background at night, Zimanga Private Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal

Background imageSyncerus Collection: A large male Lion (Panthera leo) charges at a herd of African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer

A large male Lion (Panthera leo) charges at a herd of African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) as he spots a stragler, Botswana, Okavango Delta

Background imageSyncerus Collection: African Cape Buffalo, Photographed At Lake Kariba Zimbabwe

African Cape Buffalo, Photographed At Lake Kariba Zimbabwe

Background imageSyncerus Collection: Digital illustration of African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), a large, horned bovid

Digital illustration of African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), a large, horned bovid

Background imageSyncerus Collection: Picture No. 11675707

Picture No. 11675707
African Buffalo / Cape Buffalo with Red-billed Oxpeckers on its head. Date:

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Picture No. 11992701
Buffalo skull - on ground - Kruger National Park, Transvaal, South Africa Date:

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Picture No. 11992692
Buffalo - herd - Kruger National Park, Transvaal, South Africa Date:

Background imageSyncerus Collection: Animals at a French Zoo - Buffalo cart

Animals at a French Zoo - Buffalo cart - buffalo pulling cart. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo..The African buffalo or Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer)

Background imageSyncerus Collection: Africa, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater. African Buffalo

Africa, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater. African Buffalo
Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater. African Buffalo

Background imageSyncerus Collection: Picture No. 11071983

Picture No. 11071983
Cape Buffalo roaming herd aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. Date:

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Picture No. 11071982
Cape Buffalo roaming herd in a freshwater marsh aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. Date:

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Picture No. 11071981
Cape Buffalo roaming herd in a freshwater marsh with Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis) aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. Date:

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Picture No. 11071980
Cape Buffalo roaming herd with Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis) aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. Date:

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Picture No. 11071979
Cape Buffalo roaming herd aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. Date:

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Picture No. 11071978
Cape Buffalo roaming herd at the Gomoti River aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. Date:

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Picture No. 11071977
Cape Buffalo herd at the Gomoti River the white birds are Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis) aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. Date:

Background imageSyncerus Collection: Picture No. 11071976

Picture No. 11071976
Cape Buffalo crossing a marsh area the white birds are Cattle Egrets (Bubulcus ibis) aerial view - Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. Date:




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Syncerus, also known as the African buffalo or Cape buffalo, is a majestic and powerful creature that roams the vast plains of Africa. Picture No. 10900824 captures the essence of these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. In Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya, lionesses can be seen hunting Syncerus caffer - a testament to their strength and resilience. These fearless females work together to take down these formidable beasts, showcasing nature's intricate balance. As the Cape buffalo cross the Chobe River in Botswana they can followed by a swarm of flies. This symbiotic relationship between insects and Syncerus caffer helps keep them clean from parasites while providing food for the flies - a fascinating example of nature's interconnectedness. One particular bull African buffalo caught our attention with its mud-covered face and cataract in one eye. Despite this impairment, it continues to roam proudly through its territory, demonstrating its indomitable spirit. Chobe National Park offers an enchanting sight as African buffalos feed on water lilies along the serene Chobe River. The juxtaposition of strength and grace is evident as they delicately pluck each lily from beneath the water's surface. The Serengeti in Tanzania serves as home to vast herds caffer. Witnessing these creatures grazing peacefully against an expansive backdrop reminds us of Africa's untamed beauty and diversity. Zimanga Game Reserve in South Africa provides a unique scene where frogs share a waterhole with two Cape buffalos standing guard in the background. It highlights how different species coexist harmoniously within their shared ecosystem. A Yellow-billed oxpecker perched upon a Cape buffalo showcases another remarkable interaction between species - one that benefits both parties involved. These birds act as cleaners for Syncerus caffer by feeding on ticks and other parasites found on their hides. Tsavo National Park in Kenya presents numerous encounters with African buffalo, including a mother and calf.