Celebrity buffalo "Donald Trump" spared from sacrifice in Bangladesh after public outcry

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Celebrity buffalo "Donald Trump" spared from sacrifice in Bangladesh after public outcry

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A rare albino buffalo named "Donald Trump" has been saved from sacrifice in Bangladesh.
The government intervened after the animal became a viral sensation online.
The buffalo will be relocated to the national zoo in Dhaka for care.
Authorities cited security concerns due to heightened public interest ahead of Eid al-Adha.
Over 12 million livestock are typically sacrificed during the holiday in Bangladesh.

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its flowing blond hair, was spared from the traditional Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute intervention by the government. Authorities cited security concerns following a surge of public interest in the animal, which had originally been sold for slaughter, according to SCMP, Reuters, and India Times.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered that the buffalo be spared, refunded its buyer, and relocated to the National Zoo in Dhaka. This decision cited "unusual public interest" and security concerns, as crowds flocked to see the animal, drawn by its distinctive appearance and the viral videos circulating online, according to Reuters and India Times.

The buffalo's former owner, Ziauddin Mridha, noted its gentle nature and the name "Trump" was chosen due to its resemblance to the former US president. He recounted how visitors from all over the region came to see the animal, illustrating its sudden rise to fame, according to SCMP and India Times.