Albino Buffalo Named Donald Trump Spared From Eid Sacrifice in Bangladesh

An albino buffalo in Bangladesh that went viral for its resemblance to President Donald Trump was spared from slaughter during the Eid al-Adha festival this week and moved to the national zoo. The 700-kilogram, four-year-old animal had been scheduled for sacrifice on Thursday as part of the annual Islamic feast.

Its owner, 38-year-old Zia Uddin Mridha, had already sold the buffalo before its internet fame prompted authorities to intervene.

Federal authorities stepped in at the last minute, citing security concerns and the unusual level of public interest ahead of the festival, according to a ministry official. The buffalo is now headed to the country's national zoo. Albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh. S. president.

Mridha told NDTV that the buffalo's temperament differs sharply from the president's. "It is very calm in nature. Albino buffaloes are generally peaceful and do not become aggressive unless provoked," he said. An albino buffalo can live up to 20 years in captivity but needs extra care because of its sensitivity to sunlight.

The animal had been sold to be sacrificed before its viral status changed its fate.