Buffalo, Asian Water

The Asian Water Buffalo was originally found only in swampy forests in the south-eastern part of Asia. Many years ago the Asian Water Buffalo was exposed in several places in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa, where there are currently a stock of this great wild species.

Asian Water Buffalo is considered to be quite dangerous to hunt. It can be extremely aggressive, especially at a wounding.
The animal has an average weight of 550 kg, and, because of its size, not many natural enemies. Never the less it sometimes happens that the Asian Water Buffalo fall prey to lions or crocodiles.

Asian Water Buffalo live in large herds of about 20-30 animals. Both sexes carry horns, but the horns of a bull can be quite spectacular in spread and shape.

With a accurate shot, a caliber .375 riffle will be appropriate for shooting the Asian Water Buffalo.
To ensure a killing effect it is recommended to take the first shot with a softnosed bullet. The following shots will usually happen with full-jacketed projectiles to take advantage of the penetration of the projectiles.

 
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Facts

  • NAME: ASIAN WATER BUFFALO

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: BUBALUS ARNEE

  • WEIGHT MALE: 550 KG

  • WEIGHT FEMALE: 300 KG

  • SHOULDER HEIGHT MALE: 129-133 CM

  • SHOULDER HEIGHT FEMALE: 120-127 CM

  • MATING SEASON: APRIL, MAY

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