African buffalo

The African buffalo is a hefty, wild bovine that roams scattered regions across Sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its thick, fused horns forming a helmet-like 'boss,' this animal is too unpredictable to tame. It shares closer ties with Asian buffalo species than with bison or cattle.

• Its fused horn bases create a solid bone shield called a boss.
• Lions, hyenas, and Nile crocodiles hunt adult African buffaloes.
• Despite being related to buffalo, it has never been domesticated.