26 November 2008, 18:30
JPennHeight of Buffalo at the withers.
Some time back, I had asked about this on the forum, got a couple of responses as estimates. Ivan Carter was kind enough to actually measure 3 killed on his most recent trip and has emailed me the info. So, for what it is worth:
In metres....1,30 to 1,50
In inches (rounded) 51 to 59
In hands (rounded) 13 to 15
Thanks to Ivan for taking the time to answer my question.
26 November 2008, 18:38
SaeedThis is all wrong.
We all know that animals lying down do not measure the same way as when they are standing up.
Please ask Ivan to measure a few more buffalo, while they are standing up
26 November 2008, 19:48
375 fanaticWalter's buffalo measured 2.1m at the shoulder lying down LOL
26 November 2008, 20:00
ivan carterquote:
Please ask Ivan to measure a few more buffalo, while they are standing up
okay boys , wish me luck !
26 November 2008, 20:07
MacD37Fully grown cape buffalo bulls will average between 4.5, and 5 feet at the top of the shoulder while standing!
26 November 2008, 20:12
Jim Manionquote:
Originally posted by MacD37:
Fully grown cape buffalo bulls will average between 4.5, and 5 feet at the top of the shoulder while standing!
How about sitting, at high tea?
26 November 2008, 20:15
shakariMac
Prove it!
I insist on seeing sufficient pictures of you measuring a large enough number of animals to give scientific evidence that 4 feet 6 inches to 5 foot is the true average.
26 November 2008, 20:15
JPennhow about after Mr Atkinson gets em' headed and heeled
26 November 2008, 20:39
Idaho Sharpshooterwell by gosh and by golly; if Ray does all of that, why not have him ear notch 'em while he's at it?
Another gratuitous Ray-slam. Saeed has addressed this, recently, so get yourself a life of your own and stop wanting to be Ray. You wouldn't measure up to him very well.
Rich
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26 November 2008, 20:42
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by shakari:
Mac
Prove it!
I insist on seeing sufficient pictures of you measuring a large enough number of animals to give scientific evidence that 4 feet 6 inches to 5 foot is the true average.
Well the next time I get over, I'll bring a tape measure, if I can shoot as many as I measure, "FREE"!
I'll also get there a week early so I will have time to build a squeeze box, to hold them while I measure them! I'll let you get them in the squeeze box, and take the pictures! ..........Is that cheating?
26 November 2008, 20:44
shakariMac,
Great answer. - I'm not sure if it's cheating or not........ but it is bloody funny..........
27 November 2008, 00:17
JPennIdaho Sharpshooter,
Not sure how to take your comment....but....mine was niether a slam of Adkinson, nor a sign of envy....just fun, and he is the only poster I have noted who ropes...
27 November 2008, 00:51
pichon1quote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
well by gosh and by golly; if Ray does all of that, why not have him ear notch 'em while he's at it?
Another gratuitous Ray-slam. Saeed has addressed this, recently, so get yourself a life of your own and stop wanting to be Ray. You wouldn't measure up to him very well.
Rich
DRSS
Knowledge not shared is knowledge lost...
16 days to Africa and Buffalo
