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The African buffalo is a widely distributed species in sub-saharan Africa, inhabiting a variety of ecosystems ranging from moist lowland rainforests to montane grasslands and forests at elevations over 4000 meters above sea level. In savanna regions, buffalo populations form large herds consisting of hundreds of individuals, while those in forested areas form smaller groups made up of several related females with their offspring and one or more males. Adult males not belonging to these groups are either solitary or associate in bachelor groups. Female buffaloes typically give birth to a single calf after an 11-month gestation period, though twins are occasionally born. New-born calves can follow the herd within a few hours of birth. Although African buffalo populations remain relatively high, several threats endanger them, including illegal hunting, habitat loss, and contagious diseases transmitted by local domestic livestock.
