The Asiatic Buffalo are different from the Cape Buffalo by way of their signature long backward curving horns and they are the second largest wild bovid, smaller only than the Indian Gaur.
In India, this endangered species of Buffalos are found in some parts of North East India. And in Assam, the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places that you can observe and photograph this species. One of the most important threats to Wild Water Buffalo are interbreeding with feral and domestic buffalo, hunting, and habitat loss/degradation. And because of this, we see their numbers diminishing over the years.
Here are a few images taken during our trip to the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary; these images as always have been shot with the D300, 300mm f2.8 lens with the 2x TC. All images are copyright of Thomas and Shilpy. In case you are interested in any of them, pl. contact us on suresh_anand@hotmail.com
In India, this endangered species of Buffalos are found in some parts of North East India. And in Assam, the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best places that you can observe and photograph this species. One of the most important threats to Wild Water Buffalo are interbreeding with feral and domestic buffalo, hunting, and habitat loss/degradation. And because of this, we see their numbers diminishing over the years.
Here are a few images taken during our trip to the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary; these images as always have been shot with the D300, 300mm f2.8 lens with the 2x TC. All images are copyright of Thomas and Shilpy. In case you are interested in any of them, pl. contact us on suresh_anand@hotmail.com
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You got some amazing pictures of this big fella! I especially like the shots with the birds. Are those little egrets? Always something interesting as well as beautifully photographed on your site!
HI Thomas,
This is an amazing beast and you got wonderful shots of it. I also love the pictures with the birds! Found them more natural ;-) As usually your pictures are jsut perfect!
Dangerous may be if a person is close
My favourite is the second.
Hey Thomas - yes very different to our Cape Buffalo, but no mistaking it's bovine!
You captured this huge creature brilliantly! I love their natural poses and the numerous interesting details. Well done, Thomas!
Excellent. Pic nr 3 is my fav.
Well captured :-)
those horns do look pretty dangerous.. :) very nice captures.. :)
Excellent captures Thomas. Love that third one, lying down.
I'm guessing the birds are Cattle Egret?
Great shots again. The horns are massive. IS this species different to the one found in Sri Lanka?
I have always been amazed by the birds that rest on these large beasts, but they are safe, because they could never be caught. Very nice photographs!
Great photos as always!
Nice pics. They look so similar to the domestic variety.
Beautiful shots. I had no idea that even these animals are on the list of endangered species.
Thomas, nice, I guess you were able to sneak some birds too. Anna :)
very beautiful! the one with the herons is amazing!
Thomas: Beautiful captures, I like that third photo the best. I think he is talking to you.
Beautiful shots! especially the ones showing the close relationship with the birds...beauty and the beast?
yes, they are endangered species and we must protect them.
The third image is a classic!! Nice series and info.
Regards,
Angad
The two in front with the birds are my favorites of the wonderful series - super shots as alway, Thomas.
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant photographs, and the giant creatures with the smaller birds that take advantage is always interesting to me, as they seem so nonchalant with one another~
I like the bird on his back
thank you thomas for this amazing series!
Great photos! I recognize the Asiatic Buffalo from a wood carving my godparents bought back for me from their travels.
In particular I love the third shot in this series.
Excellent photos...
An impressive animal and you captured it well.
these are distinctly different from Indian Guar. this resembles the domestic variety. didn't know there was something like this.
any major trips after kaziranga ?
Majestic capture, Thomas!
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