Albino buffalo dubbed Donald Trump draws crowds to Dhaka zoo

A rare albino buffalo has become a national sensation in Bangladesh after its distinctive blond tuft of hair drew comparisons to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The animal, weighing approximately 700 kilograms, is now a major attraction at the national zoo in Dhaka, drawing large crowds since its arrival last week.

The buffalo first gained attention when a farmer noticed the resemblance and a video of the animal spread widely on social media. The growing public interest led to crowds gathering at the farm outside Dhaka where it was being kept. The animal had originally been purchased for slaughter during Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice. Citing security concerns, government officials intervened. Authorities ordered the animal transferred to the national zoo and refunded the buyer.

Since the transfer, visitors have flocked to the zoo despite sweltering heat, pressing against the enclosure fence to take photographs and videos. Zoo workers have been seen brushing the animal's hair and hosing it down to keep it cool. One visitor, Mohammed Nasim, a student from Dhaka, remarked on the resemblance in the animal's eyes, hairstyle, and skin color. He noted that the buffalo...