Overview
- A roughly 700 kg albino buffalo at a Paikpara farm near Dhaka was nicknamed "Donald Trump" in May because a pale blond tuft on its forehead resembles President Donald Trump’s hairstyle.
- The animal went viral after influencers and local vloggers shared images and clips, drawing dozens of visitors daily who queued for selfies and videos at the farm.
- Caretakers gave the buffalo special grooming, including up to four baths a day, but the owner said crowd pressure caused stress and weight loss, prompting limits on public viewing.
- The owner told reporters the buffalo has been delivered to a customer and is due to be ritually sacrificed for Eid al-Adha in the coming days.
- Bangladesh’s livestock officials say albino buffaloes are extremely rare because of low melanin production, and the case reflects a recurring pattern of distinctive animals becoming commercial attractions during the seasonal Eid market when millions of animals are slaughtered.