Two African buffaloes stand side by side against a stormy blue background, gilded in gold by the vast African sky. Their expressions are resolute, eyes focused ahead, portraying the daily struggle for survival in the wild. Buffaloes, especially two old, lone males, are known to be aggressive and extremely grumpy, but I can't help but feel a little sad for them; they are no longer a part of the herd. And so, despite their apparent tension and readiness, I wanted a sense of calm to permeate the scene. The twilight highlights not their aggression but the brotherhood and resilience that unites them as they prepare for another night.

Buffaloes are part of Africa's 'Big Five' and are notorious for being temperamental - a key reason they have never been domesticated like their Asian counterpart. Buffalo herds have a significant ecological impact on the veld. Being bulk grazers, they are responsible for converting long grasslands into short grassy environments conducive to other grazers with more selective feeding habits. One of the biggest threats to buffaloes is habitat loss. Outside of national parks, buffalo can come into conflict with people as they can destroy crops and are a risk to people because of their size and aggressive attitude. WWF work closely with rural communities who live near to major wildlife areas (The Serengeti National Park). Their influence in wildlife conservation policies assists in balancing environmental goals against social and economic needs.