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• Water Buffalo

  The water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is a large bovine animal native to Asia, widely domesticated for its milk, meat, and as a draft animal, particularly in rice paddies. Wild populations exist in some parts of Asia. They are characterized by their massive, sweeping horns and dark grey or black skin, often sparsely haired. Water buffalo typically weigh 300-600 kg (660-1,300 lbs), though larger wild specimens exist. They prefer wet, swampy habitats and are well-adapted to wallowing in mud or water to regulate body temperature and deter insects. They are crucial to agricultural economies across Asia.

  

  Habitat: The Water Buffalo lives in Egypt, Italy, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, Malaysia, Sri-lanka, Bhutan, China, Iraq, Laos, Myanmar, Turkey, United-states-of-america, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Australia.