Heaviest African Buffalo
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When it comes to large land animals, few can match the impressive size and power of the African buffalo.
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In fact, the African buffalo is considered one of the “Big Five” game animals in Africa, along with the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, and elephant.
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While many large and impressive African buffalos have existed throughout history, this particular buffalo stands out as the heaviest ever recorded.
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The heaviest African buffalo ever found was shot in Tanzania in 1957 by game hunter John Alexander Hunter.
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The buffalo weighed an astonishing 1,267 kilograms (2,794 pounds), making it the heaviest African buffalo ever recorded.
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According to reports, the buffalo was shot in the Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania.
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Additionally, which is known for its large population of African buffalo.
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The animal’s massive size was immediately apparent to Hunter and his team.
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Who quickly realized they had encountered a truly exceptional specimen.
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Additionally, the discovery of this animal has brought attention to the issue of big game hunting.
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It is a controversial practice that has been widely debated in recent years.
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