The rare white buffalo “Donald Trump”, which became a major attraction at the National Zoo, has been transferred to the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) in Savar for conservation and research purposes, officials said on Monday.
National Zoo Director Mohammad Rafiqul Islam Talukder said the decision was taken to more effectively manage the animal’s conservation, research, and breeding activities.
“The entire transfer process was completed under the supervision of the concerned authorities,” he said.
The white buffalo, named “Donald Trump” by its owner due to a distinctive tuft of hair on its head resembling the US President’s hairstyle, first gained widespread attention on social media ahead of Eid-ul-Adha when it was kept at a farm in Narayanganj. The government later decided to preserve the animal instead of allowing it to be sacrificed.
On 27 May, the buffalo was transferred to the National Zoo, where it quickly became one of the main attractions for visitors due to its rare albino characteristics.
The recent administrative decision to transfer it to BLRI in Savar will allow for further research and breeding activities. The buffalo’s unique traits make it valuable for livestock research, officials said.
