Domestic water buffalo are large, heavyset animals with curved horns and a thick body. They are essential for agriculture in many parts of the world, especially in rice cultivation.
Habitat
Wetlands, swamps, and river valleys.
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on aquatic plants and grasses.
How common
Common
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