Viral stardom saves ‘Trump’ buffalo from sacrifice in Bangladesh
Summary
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed "Donald Trump" because of its blond hair, was saved from being sacrificed during the Eid al-Adha festival after becoming famous on social media. The government decided to protect the animal and placed it in the national zoo, where it will be cared for.Key Facts
- The albino buffalo weighs 700 kilograms and has light, flowing hair that resembles President Donald Trump’s hairstyle.
- It was originally scheduled to be sacrificed for Eid al-Adha, an Islamic festival involving animal sacrifice.
- The buffalo became an internet sensation, attracting large crowds wanting to see it.
- The government intervened just before the sacrifice to save the buffalo.
- The animal was moved to Dhaka’s National Zoo and placed under quarantine for two weeks.
- A shed and caregiver were assigned to look after the buffalo at the zoo.
- More than 12 million animals are typically sacrificed during Eid al-Adha in Bangladesh.
- The buffalo’s previous owner sold it before the government order to rescue it was issued.
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