
Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Bison | Bison bison
The bison is also known as the “Indian buffalo”. It is the only wild cattle and at the same time the most powerful mammal of the American continent! Before Europeans came to America, there was a billowing sea of grass – the great prairie that seemed endlessly wide. This was the home of the bison. It is hard to imagine that almost 60 million of these mighty animals lived here! For the Indians, bison was vital: they lived off their flesh, made their clothes and tents from their skins, and turned their horns into jewelry. They hunted only as many animals as they needed for their livelihood.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
House Yak | Bos mutus f. grunniens
The house yak is a cattle species that is native to Central Asia. The name comes from the Tibetan language. There are endangered wild yaks and domesticated house yaks in the Himalayas, Mongolia and southern Siberia. The animals are the basis of life for the local population: milk, meat, leather, hair and wool are processed, and the feces used as fuel.In addition, yaks are used as livestock and mounts. The yak is the only type of cattle with a multi-layered coat. He has firm covering hair, coarser wool and fine undercoat. In spring, the yaks are brushed, and the fine undercoat spun into yarn for clothing.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Watussi cattle | Bos primigenius f. taurus
The Watussi cattle, or Ox, with its beautiful strong horns is named after a nomadic group in Burundi and Rwanda. The Tutsi consider these cattle to be a symbol of prestige, care and kindness. The Tutsi use the cattle as a barter and dowry to marry, but they are not slaughtered.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Zwergzebu | Bos taurus indicus
Zwergzebu or domestic cattle are small cattle from the Zebu lineage. They are native to South Asia and are now widespread in South America. Next to the water buffalo, they are the main tropical livestock. Due to the low weight and sure-footedness of zwergzebu, they hardly cause damage to the ground. Thus, they help with field work. For long journeys, they are used for transport.