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The Cape Buffalo is considered one of the most dangerous of Africa
fauna: it's big, fast, dumb, and peevish. I saw a buffalo
in a thicket near Victoria Falls but it was sufficiently
concealed to not show up in a photo. The second buffalo we saw,
having already been killed by lions, didn't exactly count as "on
the hoof", so we were pleased to spot several buffalo, including
this one, after dusk. This is a hand-held long exposure illuminated
primarily by the spotter's light, hence the prominent shadow.
Consequently, the picture's a bit blurred, but it's the best shot
of a buffalo I managed to get.
by John Walker
July, 2001
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