Wild water buffalo is the national animal of the Philippines and is called “carabao” there.
The two different types have different preferences.
One of their nicknames is “living tractor of the East”. Swamp buffalo like areas with shallow, muddy water… It originated in Asia but has since moved to Australia, Africa, Europe and North America. The water buffalo, or Asian buffalo, as it is often called, is the largest member of the Bovini tribe, which includes yak, bison, African buffalo, various species of wild cattle, and others.
The wild water buffalo or Asian buffalo is the largest member of the Bovidae family, which includes the bison, the yak, the African buffalo and other wild cattle species. River buffalo like areas with deep water that they can swim in. Famous cheese “mozzarella” is made from milk … As their name suggests, water buffalo are quite fond of water, and like to submerge themselves whenever possible.