A nearly 700kg albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed “Donald Trump” for a distinctive blond tuft, was set to be slaughtered for Eid al-Adha after being sold for ritual use. Government authorities intervened at the last moment due to security concerns caused by a surge of public attention following viral videos. Orders were issued to spare the buffalo, refund the buyer, and relocate the animal to the national zoo in Dhaka. Crowds gathered at the farm, traveling from far away to see the buffalo’s blond fringe and calm temperament. The farm owner said the animal is unusually gentle and requires careful upkeep, including frequent feeding and regular baths. Albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh, making the animal a standout during Eid livestock season.
"At the last moment, the decision was taken to spare the buffalo from sacrifice due to security concerns and the unusual level of public interest,"
"Home minister Salahuddin Ahmed issued orders for the buffalo to be spared, its buyer to be refunded, and the animal to be relocated to the national zoo in Dhaka."
"What began as a routine Eid purchase quickly turned into a nationwide curiosity after videos went viral. Crowds gathered at the farm, with visitors travelling from far afield to see its blond fringe and calm demeanour."
"Mridha added the animal is unusually gentle and needs careful upkeep, including frequent feeding and regular baths. Albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh, where most cattle are dark, making it a standout during the peak Eid livestock season - though it was the nickname that likely saved its life."
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