The Cape buffalo, also known as the African buffalo, is a large mammal found in Africa. Its scientific name is Syncerus caffer. The Cape buffalo is a member of the Big Five game animals, which also includes the elephant, the rhinoceros, the leopard, and the lion. The term "big five" refers to the difficulty of hunting these animals, not their size. Although cape buffalo are not as large as elephants, they are still very dangerous animals. They have been known to attack and kill humans, even when they are not threatened. Cape buffalo are herbivores and live in herds of up to several thousand animals. They feed on grasses and other vegetation. Cape buffalo are native to sub-Saharan Africa and are found in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, South Africa, Angola, Ethiopia, and Sudan. The Cape buffalo is the national animal of Ethiopia. It is also the mascot of the National Football League's Buffalo Bills.