Albino buffalo named ‘Donald Trump’ spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, named “Donald Trump” due to a perceived physical resemblance to the U.S. president, has been spared from ritual sacrifice during the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. The animal, known for its distinctive blond comb-over, went viral on social media, drawing large crowds to the farm where it is kept. Authorities intervened after the unusual level of public interest and security concerns, ordering the buffalo to be relocated to the national zoo in Dhaka. The farmer who purchased the buffalo months ago said the name was given affectionately by his younger brother because of the animal’s hair. The animal has been described as unusually gentle, requiring constant care including regular baths and frequent feeding. The buyer will be refunded for the buffalo. This is not the first time people have seen a resemblance to President Trump in other species, with reported lookalikes including a golden pheasant in China and a frogfish in England.
What’s reported
A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh named “Donald Trump” was set for ritual sacrifice for Eid al-Adha but authorities spared it.
The buffalo has a distinctive blond comb-over that prompted the name, given by the farmer’s younger brother.
The animal went viral in the Muslim-majority nation, drawing large crowds to the farm in Narayanganj near Dhaka.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the buffalo spared; the buyer will be refunded and the animal moved to the national zoo.
A ministry official cited security concerns and unusual public interest as the reason for the decision.
Other Trump lookalikes in animals include a golden pheasant in China and a frogfish in England.
Key figures
Ziauddin Mridha: Farmer who bought the buffalo
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed: Ordered the buffalo spared
Unnamed ministry official: Explained the decision
Sources: NBC News
