What were Father and Jack searching for when they spotted the buffaloes? (Swiss Family Robinson)

Father and Jack were searching for their lost donkey when they spotted the buffaloes.

Explanation:

'The Swiss Family Robinson' is a novel written by Johann David Wyss. The novel centers around the Swiss family of Robinson who were shipwrecked to an island in East Indies.

In chapter 7, the donkey of the family galloped into the thick bamboos. At first, the dogs of the family went in search of the donkey, but could not find him. So, father and Jack, early next morning went in the pursuit of the donkey.

While they were searching for their donkey, it was then they encountered the buffaloes.