Bangladesh's viral ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo enjoys luxury in zoo after government intervention

 Spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after government intervention, a viral albino buffalo in Bangladesh has been relocated to the national zoo.

Nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its distinctive blonde tuft, the animal became an online sensation ahead of last month’s festival. But the attention drew crowds of eager visitors, with camera flashes adding to its stress.

A day before Eid, authorities moved the buffalo to the zoo in Dhaka, prompting mixed reactions in the Muslim-majority country. On Eid day, visitors flocked to see the animal whose sudden fame spared it from slaughter.

Nearly two weeks later, on Tuesday (June 9), the buffalo was seen calmer inside its enclosure, with keepers providing constant care, including water, fans, mats, and mosquito nets across its more than half-acre space.

Visitors gathered for a glimpse of the famed animal, with some joking that the buffalo was now living in luxury "like a real president,” in comparison to its other neighbours at the zoo.

Albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh, making it a standout during the peak Eid livestock season — though it was its nickname that likely saved its life.

Production: Sam Jahan/Reuters