Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump the buffalo has been moved to the Bangladesh National Zoo (Reuters)An albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft, was spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice following a last-minute government intervention. The nearly 700kg animal, which had already been sold for ritual slaughter, was saved due to a surge of public interest after videos of it went viral. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the buffalo to be spared, its buyer refunded, and the animal relocated to the national zoo in Dhaka. Albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh, and the animal's unique appearance and nickname, given by the farm owner's brother, contributed to its widespread attention. Farm owner Ziauddin Mridha said the animal is unusually gentle and needs careful upkeep, including frequent feeding and regular baths.In fullRare albino buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ spared Eid sacrifice in BangladeshThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Buffalo saved from Eid sacrifice after going viral due to resemblance to Trump
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump the buffalo has been moved to the Bangladesh National Zoo (Reuters)An albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft, was spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice following a last-minute government intervention. The nearly 700kg animal, which had already been sold for ritual slaughter, was saved due to a surge of public interest after videos of it went viral. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the buffalo to be spared, its buyer refunded, and the animal relocated to the national zoo in Dhaka. Albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh, and the animal's unique appearance and nickname, given by the farm owner's brother, contributed to its widespread attention. Farm owner Ziauddin Mridha said the animal is unusually gentle and needs careful upkeep, including frequent feeding and regular baths.In fullRare albino buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ spared Eid sacrifice in BangladeshThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
