Buffalo are large, even-toed ungulates in the family Bovidae. The buffalo's closest relatives include the bison, the African buffalo and the water buffalo. Buffalo are thought to have originated in Asia, and they are now found in Africa, North America and South America.
Buffalo are herbivores, and they eat grasses, leaves, fruits and other plant material. Buffalo are social animals, and they live in herds. Male buffalo are called bulls, and female buffalo are called cows. Buffalo calves are called calves.
Buffalo are hunted for their meat, which is considered to be a delicacy in some cultures. Buffalo are also hunted for their horns, which are used to make knives, cups and other objects.