Trump-like Buffalo in Bangladesh Spared Sacrifice Due to Internet Fame

A buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed Donald Trump for its striking resemblance to the former U.S. president's hairstyle, has been saved from ritual sacrifice thanks to its viral internet fame. The nearly 700-kilogram albino buffalo was destined for slaughter during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha but was ultimately spared.

The animal's unusual appearance, particularly its wavy, light-colored mane reminiscent of Trump's signature coiffure, captured attention on social media. The younger brother of the owner, Ziyaduddin Mridha, gave the buffalo the moniker Donald Trump.

Just hours before the planned sacrifice, the Ministry of Interior intervened. An unnamed ministry official told Reuters that the decision was made "at the last minute for security reasons and due to extraordinary public interest" that the buffalo would not be sacrificed.

The buffalo has since been transported to the Dhaka Zoo, where it has been allocated its own enclosure and assigned a caretaker. The money paid by the buyer for the ritual slaughter was returned.

What began as a typical purchase for the holiday quickly transformed into a national sensation. Viral videos attracted crowds of curious onlookers to the farm in Narayanganj, with many traveling from afar to see the remarkably docile animal.

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At the last minute, it was decided for security reasons and due to extraordinary public interest that the buffalo would not be sacrificed.