An albino buffalo nicknamed 'Donald Trump' due to its distinctive blond tuft was spared from sacrifice during Eid al-Adha after a last-minute government intervention in Bangladesh. The nearly 1,500-pound animal had been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in, citing security concerns and an unusual level of public interest ahead of Thursday's festival.
Key Takeaways
Bangladesh spared an albino buffalo nicknamed 'Donald Trump' from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after it gained viral fame for its resemblance to the former U.S. president. Authorities intervened due to public interest and security concerns, relocating the animal to Dhaka's national zoo.
- Albino buffalo spared from ritual slaughter in Bangladesh
- Animal relocated to national zoo following government intervention
- Buffalo gained internet fame for resemblance to Donald Trump
- Home Minister cited security concerns and public interest as reasons for decision
The Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the buffalo be spared, the buyer refunded, and the animal moved to the national zoo in Dhaka. A ministry official stated that the decision was made at the last moment due to security concerns and significant public interest. What began as a routine Eid purchase quickly turned into a nationwide curiosity after videos of the buffalo went viral.
Crowds gathered at the farm, with visitors traveling from far afield to see its blond fringe and calm demeanor. Farm owner Ziauddin Mridha explained that his younger brother had noticed the resemblance to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh, where most cattle are dark, making this one a standout during the peak Eid livestock season.
Mridha added that the animal is unusually gentle and requires careful upkeep, including frequent feeding and regular baths. The nickname likely played a significant role in saving its life. The buffalo will remain on public display at Bangladesh's National Zoo in Dhaka, joining more than 2,000 other animals of 191 species.
The animal found its social media following at least a week ahead of Eid al-Adha. Photos and videos of the albino buffalo with its wispy golden locks — often shown neatly combed by its owners — quickly turned it into an internet sensation. This is not the first non-human to sport the American president's coiffeure, as a decade ago, a golden pheasant named Little Red in China lost the tranquility of its life at a zoo after social media users noted the resemblance of its pouf of yellow feathers to Mr. Trump's look.
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