The cape, or African, buffalo may reach 7 ft in length, weigh more than 1,500 lb, and reach a height of 5 ft at the shoulder. Cape buffalo gather in herds of up to a thousand animals. They are aggressive and powerfully built, and can easily fend off the attack of a lion. Height: 2.5" length: 4" width: 1.25" artist: Daniel Thomas, painted by khumbalani muraga made in: zimbabwe.