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World record buff PICS needed
11 September 2010, 12:18
BwanamichWorld record buff PICS needed
Do any of you have a picture of the WR Manyara buffalo showing it alive with the zebra nearby? If so kindly post or email to me
bwanamich@hotmail.com
Thx
"...Them, they were Giants!"
J.A. Hunter describing the early explorers and settlers of East Africa
hunting is not about the killing but about the chase of the hunt.... Ortega Y Gasset
11 September 2010, 12:48
Equinsu OchaBwana
I think this may be the one you're searching for..
11 September 2010, 13:01
BwanamichA million thanks!
"...Them, they were Giants!"
J.A. Hunter describing the early explorers and settlers of East Africa
hunting is not about the killing but about the chase of the hunt.... Ortega Y Gasset
12 September 2010, 06:28
NakihunterYou can get a replica for less than $1000!
I thought the world record was a cow from JA Hunter at 62 inches. But this one is 63.5". Is it also a cow?
"When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick."
12 September 2010, 07:09
Matt NormanThis one? As you can see I held it in my hands. Was also on hand when it was scored. Not quite as big as first described.
12 September 2010, 07:14
Matt Normanmore pics...
And here is master scorer Ernst Sholtz scoring it
12 September 2010, 07:19
Matt NormanBy the way, it was a pick-up. Probably killed by a lion. The person that ended up with it was a taxidermist in Arusha and he turned it into a money-maker with several locals making replicas of it.
12 September 2010, 10:53
NakihunterWas it a cow like the previous record that JA Hunter got?
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12 September 2010, 11:25
ozhunterquote:
Originally posted by Nakihunter:
Was it a cow like the previous record that JA Hunter got?
No, it a bull.
12 September 2010, 11:55
Karl Squote:
Was it a cow like the previous record that JA Hunter got?
Nakihunter, to answer your question in such a manner that you learn something: cows do not have bosses, so this is a bull.
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12 September 2010, 13:03
fujotupuquote:
Originally posted by Karl S:
quote:
Was it a cow like the previous record that JA Hunter got?
Nakihunter, to answer your question in such a manner that you learn something: cows do not have bosses, so this is a bull.
In all fairness it does not have much of a boss nor a typical boss as is commonly seen on Cape buffalo bulls and for those who are not familiar with the genetics of the Manyara buffalo can mistakenly assume it is a cow.
12 September 2010, 22:42
Michael RobinsonGreat photos, Matt. Thanks for posting them.
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
13 September 2010, 10:22
Nakihunterquote:
Originally posted by fujotupu:
quote:
Originally posted by Karl S:
quote:
Was it a cow like the previous record that JA Hunter got?
Nakihunter, to answer your question in such a manner that you learn something: cows do not have bosses, so this is a bull.
In all fairness it does not have much of a boss nor a typical boss as is commonly seen on Cape buffalo bulls and for those who are not familiar with the genetics of the Manyara buffalo can mistakenly assume it is a cow.
Exactly why I asked the question. Most boss seem to have a tear drop or coma shape while this one is hardly a boss. The other reason for the question was that JA Hunter's record was also a cow.
"When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick."
13 September 2010, 12:43
fujotupuquote:
Originally posted by Nakihunter:
quote:
Originally posted by fujotupu:
quote:
Originally posted by Karl S:
quote:
Was it a cow like the previous record that JA Hunter got?
Nakihunter, to answer your question in such a manner that you learn something: cows do not have bosses, so this is a bull.
In all fairness it does not have much of a boss nor a typical boss as is commonly seen on Cape buffalo bulls and for those who are not familiar with the genetics of the Manyara buffalo can mistakenly assume it is a cow.
Exactly why I asked the question. Most boss seem to have a tear drop or coma shape while this one is hardly a boss. The other reason for the question was that JA Hunter's record was also a cow.
Nakihunter:
You have not read my comment carefully:
"for those who are not familiar with the genetics of the Manyara buffalo can mistakenly assume it is a cow."
The buffalo skull pictured is indeed that of a bull - that it looks like a cow buffalo is granted but that is due to a genetic
factor common to some of the Manyara Buffalo - could be regarded as a form of hybrid maybe?
I have noted that they either have no balls or very shriveled ones (excess of female hormones maybe).
J.A. Hunter's buffalo was indeed a cow taken in Uganda?
13 September 2010, 23:52
Tom In TennesseeHe may have had very small testes but he is still giving that "you owe me money" look in the Zebra pic!
14 September 2010, 09:21
NakihunterNo offense meant or taken guys. Just wanted to know if it was a cow. I didn't know about the genetic issue with those buffalo! You learn some thing new each day!
"When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick."