These large, ox-like bovids have a reputation for savagery and cunning and
not without reason. Despite the fact that they are solely vegetarian, they are responsible
for the deaths of many people throughout the continent and are rightly feared by all with
whom they come into contact.The animals are quick-tempered and will not hesitate to use
their massive horns to ram and to gore if they perceive any threat whatsoever.

They are generally most active in the evening, night and morning, resting up in the
shade during the heat of the day. They are gregarious and can congregate in massive
herds of in excess of a thousand animals, sometimes up to three thousand. Old bulls
and young males mote off and form bachelor herds, some old males move away to
become solitary and are most prone to lion predation.

They need grass and shade and plentiful supply of water, as they generally drink twice
daily and will avoid areas where these three criteria are not met. Their main predators
are lions. Young, sick and weak are also taken by wild dogs and spotted hyenas.
A single calf Is produced and rarely twins are born. They are almost exclusively grazers,
but will take a small amount of browse. The heat of the day causes them to stop feeding
and they will retire to shade to ruminate. Most feeding is at night.