Water buffalo

Bubalus bubalis
Bovids (Bovidae)

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Black brown bovine with large horns and thin skin with long hair, adults are practically bald. Large hoofs and rough-haired ears. Both sexes have horns but those of the ♂ are larger and heavier.

Always near water, needed for cooling down and protection against insects. Roams while grazing.

⇔ hbl. 240-300 cm, sh. 150-190 cm, tl. 60-100 cm, horns 50-200 cm

syn. BUBALUS ARNEE

Originally from Asia but now kept worldwide as work animals or bred for their meat and skin.

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