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Albino Buffalo 'Donald Trump' Saved from Eid Sacrifice in Bangladesh
Internet sensation albino buffalo nicknamed 'Donald Trump' spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
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An albino buffalo named 'Donald Trump' was saved from being sacrificed during Eid al-Adha in Bangladesh after government intervention. The buffalo, known for its unique appearance, gained fame on social media, prompting officials to relocate it to the Bangladesh National Zoo for its safety and conservation.
- 01The buffalo weighs 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) and is notable for its cream-colored skin and golden hair.
- 02It was sold to a private buyer just days before Eid al-Adha, a major Muslim holiday when over 12 million animals are typically sacrificed in Bangladesh.
- 03The Ministry of Home Affairs intervened due to public safety concerns over large crowds gathering around the buffalo.
- 04The buffalo has been relocated to the Bangladesh National Zoo in Dhaka, where it will undergo a two-week medical quarantine.
- 05Zoo officials emphasize the animal's genetic and educational value, given its rarity in the region.
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A rare albino buffalo, nicknamed 'Donald Trump' due to its striking golden tuft of hair, was spared from ritual slaughter just before Eid al-Adha in Bangladesh. Weighing 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds), the buffalo had gained significant fame on social media, attracting crowds to its agro-farm in Narayanganj, near Dhaka. Originally sold to a private buyer for the holiday's traditional sacrifice, the Ministry of Home Affairs intervened, citing safety concerns over the large gatherings surrounding the animal. Following this, the buffalo was taken into state custody and has been relocated to the Bangladesh National Zoo. Zoo officials noted the buffalo's youth and rarity, highlighting its genetic and educational importance. It will undergo a standard two-week medical quarantine before being introduced to the public in a specially designated enclosure.
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The intervention to save the buffalo reflects broader concerns about public safety and animal conservation during major religious events.
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