What are facts about buffaloes?

* Scientific name: Bubalus bubalis

* Height: Up to 6 feet tall at the shoulder

* Weight: Up to 2,000 pounds

* Lifespan: Up to 25 years in the wild

* Diet: Herbivores that eat grasses, leaves, and aquatic plants

* Social structure: Live in herds of up to 1,000 individuals

* Habitat: Found in wetlands, grasslands, and forests in Asia and Africa

* Conservation status: Some species of buffalo are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting

Here are some additional facts about buffaloes:

* Buffaloes are the largest bovids, or hoofed mammals, in the world.

* They have thick, black fur that helps to protect them from the sun and insects.

* Buffaloes have long, curved horns that can grow up to 6 feet long.

* These horns are used for defense against predators and for fighting with other buffaloes.

* Buffaloes are powerful swimmers and can cross rivers and lakes with ease.

* They are also very agile and can run up to 35 miles per hour.

* Buffaloes are social animals and live in herds that are led by a dominant male.

* These herds can be very large, with some numbering over 1,000 individuals.

* Buffaloes are herbivores and their diet consists mainly of grasses, leaves, and aquatic plants.

* They are also known to eat fruits, nuts, and seeds.

* Buffaloes are important to the ecosystem as they help to control the population of plants.

* They also create wallows, which are depressions in the ground that fill with water, which provide a habitat for other animals.