Water buffalo
A species of Water buffaloes and anoas, Also known as River buffalo Scientific name : Bubalus bubalis Genus : Water buffaloes and anoas
Water buffalo, A species of Water buffaloes and anoas
Also known as:
River buffalo
Scientific name: Bubalus bubalis
Genus: Water buffaloes and anoas
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Description
The water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) belongs to the cattle (Bovinae) and is the most widespread and best-known species of the Asian buffalo (Bubalus). He has become a pet in many places, but wild water buffaloes are a rarity today. The Indian name Arni is often used for wild buffalo; this means both real wild and overgrown house buffalos.
General Info
Lifespan
18-20 years
Diet
The primary dietary sustenance for water buffalo is plant-based, with a preference for eating grasses, herbs, aquatic plants and agricultural crops. Besides fresh greens, they also ruminate on fodder and straw.
Appearance
Water buffalo is a large, robust animal, characterized by a thick, grey-black hide and powerful, bulky body. They possess large, arched horns which can be seen in both genders but are significantly larger in males. Warding off heat, their skin is smoother and sparser than typical bovines. No notable differences are detected in the variable markings or coloration due to age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Water buffalo exhibits a primarily sedentary lifestyle, spending much of the day submerged in water or mud. This species, generally gregarious, forms herds or groups, exhibiting clear social hierarchy. Adult males are often solitary, showing territorial behaviors. Characteristically underwater grazing, including unique behaviours like engulfing plants with the snout and raising them to the surface, outlines water buffalo's resourceful feeding habits.
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