THE POOR MAN'S "BUFFALO"

December 2020 | Lion and Rhino Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa

A lone wildebeest stands watchful and steady, an animal often jokingly referred to as the poor man’s “buffalo” because it’s considered common, tough, and resilient. Though it lacks the bulk and grandeur of its Big Five cousins, the wildebeest is built for endurance, survival, and sheer determination. In the harshest terrain, it’s often the underdog that carries on.