He’s got golden hair, weighs 1,500 pounds, and he’s a rare albino buffalo. Bangladesh is calling him ‘Donald Trump’
A rare albino buffalo named 'Donald Trump' has become a sensation in Bangladesh after being transferred to a zoo. The animal, originally intended for slaughter, drew large crowds due to its resemblance to the U.S. president. Local reactions have been mixed, with some finding the naming inappropriate while others flock to see the buffalo.
- ▪The albino buffalo weighs 700 kilograms and has golden hair, attracting attention since its arrival at the national zoo.
- ▪It was initially meant to be slaughtered for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha but was saved by government intervention.
- ▪The buffalo's resemblance to Donald Trump has led to a viral sensation, prompting many visitors to come to the zoo to see it.
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With his shock of golden hair and trim 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) build, Donald Trump has been drawing crowds from across Bangladesh since he arrived at the national zoo last week.Recommended Video The rare albino buffalo became a sensation when a farmer noticed that his blond tuft of hair resembled the distinctive locks of the U.S. president. After a video of the pale horned mammal went viral on social media, large numbers of people started showing up at the farm outside Dhaka to see him for themselves. The animal was originally meant to be slaughtered for the Muslim festival of sacrifice. But citing security concerns, the government ordered him transferred to the zoo in the capital, where large crowds are now braving sweltering heat to see him.
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