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Domestic Water Buffalo

Bubalus bubalis

Domestic water buffalo are large, gentle animals that help farmers by pulling heavy loads and providing milk. They have big, curved horns and love to wallow in mud to keep cool.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Domestic Water Buffalo is a large, sturdy bovine typically clad in dark grey to black skin, often with sparse, coarse hair. It features massive, sweeping, crescent-shaped horns that can curve outwards and backwards, setting it apart from common cattle.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusBubalus
Domestic Water Buffalo
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Domestic Water Buffalo

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

A water buffalo can stay underwater for a surprisingly long time, breathing with only its nose above!

Their giant, curved horns can grow over 1.5 meters wide, creating an impressive crown!

Their milk has double the fat of cow's milk, making it super rich for cheese like mozzarella!

They are sometimes called "living tractors" because of their incredible strength helping farmers!

Special abilities

Ability

Water Wanderer

Domestic Water Buffalo can swim very well, often submerging themselves to forage for aquatic plants and escape heat.

Ability

Powerhouse Puller

Domestic Water Buffalo has immense strength that helps them pull heavy plows and carts for farmers with ease.

Measurements & details

Length
240-300 cm
Weight
300-1000 kg
Lifespan
15-25 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Litter Size
1-2
Gestation
300-330 days

Diet & Feeding

They munch on all sorts of plants found in wet places, especially grasses and aquatic greenery!

Primary Foods

  • Grasses
  • Aquatic Plants
  • Sedges
  • Leaves
  • Stems

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

Ecological connections

symbiotic with

Human

Homo sapiens

Provides milk, meat, and labor for human societies.

symbiotic with

Cattle Egret

Bubulcus ibis

Eats insects disturbed as buffalo move through fields.

parasitizes

Cattle Tick

Rhipicephalus microplus

Feeds on the blood of water buffalo, transmitting diseases.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch from a distance and don't approach them without an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Domestic Water Buffalo?

240-300 cm

How much does Domestic Water Buffalo weigh?

300-1000 kg

How long does Domestic Water Buffalo live?

15-25 years

How fast can Domestic Water Buffalo move?

50 km/h

What does Domestic Water Buffalo eat?

They munch on all sorts of plants found in wet places, especially grasses and aquatic greenery!

Where is Domestic Water Buffalo usually found?

Grasslands

How does Domestic Water Buffalo hunt?

Grazing

How many babies does Domestic Water Buffalo usually have?

1-2

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