The Cape buffalo is a
member of the so-called "Big Five" group of African animals,
including the elephant, rhino, lion and leopard. Once popular
trophies for hunters, these large and often dangerous animals have
continued to capture the imagination. Buffaloes have earned a bad
reputation from hunters and other people who come in close contact
with them. They are unpredictable and can be dangerous if cornered
or wounded. A wounded Cape buffalo has been known to circle around
and give chase to its attacker. Though they have been known to
ambush men and are often accused of deliberate savagery, they are
usually placid if left alone.
Buffaloes can live in herds of a few hundred, but have been known
to congregate in thousands in the Serengeti during the rainy
season. The females and their offspring make up the bulk of the
herd. Males may spend much of their time in bachelor groups.
Sight and hearing are both rather poor, but scent is well developed
in buffaloes. Although quiet for the most part, the animals do
communicate. In mating seasons they grunt and emit hoarse bellows.
A calf in danger will bellow mournfully, bringing herd members
running at a gallop to defend it.
Grass forms the greatest part of the diet of the Cape buffalo,
which mostly feeds at night. Food sources play a primary role in
regulating buffalo numbers. Without fresh green feed, buffaloes
lose condition faster than other savanna ungulates (hoofed
mammals).
This cache is a camouflaged Lock ‘n Lock box. It is located
about a half block off a very busy road. DO NOT attempt to park on
this busy road, but turn into the subdivision, hop the curb, and
park on the shoulder within a few feet of the cache. Cache contains
log book and pen as well as swag, for kids and adults, reminiscent
of the African continent. Please rehide exactly as found. Happy
Hunting!
FTF will be rewarded with three African coins and a gift card for a
Buffalo burger from Ted’s Montana Grill in Peachtree
City.
Congratulations to TeamMarbutt for being
FTF!!!