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

A 700-kilo albino buffalo in Bangladesh dubbed "Donald Trump" for its sweeping cowlick of strawberry-blond hair has been saved from sacrifice after achieving viral fame. The bull…

A rare albino buffalo, nicknamed Donald Trump for its blond hair, has been saved from slaughter during Eid al-Adha. The Bangladesh government intervened to rescue the animal. It…

The animal with a blond hairdo said to resemble the US president’s signature look was saved just hours before it was set to be slaughtered.

A Bangladeshi albino buffalo - nicknamed Donald Trump - was spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after government intervention.

The nearly 700-kg (1,543 lb) animal had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in

The 750-kilogram beast has a distinctive quiff of blonde hair, bemusing locals who decided to nickname the cow Donald Trump after his likeness to the American leader.

Home minister orders the buffalo be spared, the buyer refunded, and the animal moved to the national zoo in Dhaka.

DHAKA (AFP) -- A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will inste

Bangladesh's national zoo has taken custody of a rare albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump", sparing the animal from sacrifice during Eid al-Adha celebrations.

A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national…

‘Donald Trump,’ a rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention. | World News

The rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in, citing security concerns.

A buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed Donald Trump for its blond hair, gained fame and was spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice, now residing at the national zoo.

Authorities refunded the buyer and ordered the buffalo moved to the national zoo in Dhaka.

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The rare albino buffalo had been slated for ritual sacrifice for the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, but authorities stepped in after it went viral over the perceived resemblance.

Minister spares 700kg beast after security concerns around the unusual level of public interest in the animal

A buffalo with an eerily similar appearance to Donald Trump was supposed to be slaughtered until government officials in Bangladesh stepped in to save its life

An albino buffalo with a tuft of hair that got him nicknamed "Donald Trump" was granted a government reprieve from sacrifice in a Muslim religious festival.

The nearly 700-kg (1,543 lb) animal had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in