Problem
Threatened species of Syncerus caffer
Other Names:
Threatened species of African buffalo Nature:
Competition for food sources by non-native species such as goats and cattle have challenged the native African grazers. However, the introduction of foreign diseases from non-native species remains the biggest threat. Currently the national parks of Africa are taking great steps to protect their native wildlife against Bovine Tuberculosis. While this does not have a serious effect on domestic cattle it can decimate the herds of cape buffalo and associated species such as lion and hyaena.
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Bovidae Organizations:
IUCN/SSC Antelope Specialist Group Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → Cattle, ungulatesSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.09.2020 – 00:52 CEST