Hint: it's a species that hails from Africa, where its name derives from.

Males can weigh more than 2,000 pounds!

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Weighing 2,000 pounds and with characteristic mustache-shaped horns forming what's known as a "boss," this is one tough animal you wouldn't want to mess with.

Males can weigh more than 2,000 pounds!

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Weighing 2,000 pounds and with characteristic mustache-shaped horns forming what's known as a "boss," this is one tough animal you wouldn't want to mess with.

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