Two types of buffalo carry the Water Buffalo name, the domestic and wild Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). The domesticated Water Buffalo is the ”working vehicle of the East” which has been used in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Australia, Japan, and Hawaii for crop farming. Such big mammals are a bit cow-like, with robust heads and strong ears. Water Buffalo ears reach out from their eyes, and then point down to their necks. They differ in color; some are black, some are slate brown, and some uncommon examples are albino. Male Water Buffalos are marginally heavier than the females and are quite heavy animals.
Water Buffalos have a shoulder height between 47.2”-52.4” (120-133 cm), body length from 80”-91” (203-232 cm), standing height of roughly 48.4”-55.5” (123-141 cm), and a body width of 22.4”-27.6” (57-70 cm). The horns of a Water Buffalo are between 60”-78” (152.4-198.1 cm). Weights of Water Buffalo vary between males and females with males weighing between 1985-2645 lb (900-1200 kg) and females from 1320-1765 lb (600-800 kg). Water Buffalos have a typical lifespan of 20-25 years.
Two types of buffalo carry the Water Buffalo name, the domestic and wild Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). The domesticated Water Buffalo is the ”working vehicle of the East” which has been used in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Australia, Japan, and Hawaii for crop farming. Such big mammals are a bit cow-like, with robust heads and strong ears. Water Buffalo ears reach out from their eyes, and then point down to their necks. They differ in color; some are black, some are slate brown, and some uncommon examples are albino. Male Water Buffalos are marginally heavier than the females and are quite heavy animals.
Water Buffalos have a shoulder height between 47.2”-52.4” (120-133 cm), body length from 80”-91” (203-232 cm), standing height of roughly 48.4”-55.5” (123-141 cm), and a body width of 22.4”-27.6” (57-70 cm). The horns of a Water Buffalo are between 60”-78” (152.4-198.1 cm). Weights of Water Buffalo vary between males and females with males weighing between 1985-2645 lb (900-1200 kg) and females from 1320-1765 lb (600-800 kg). Water Buffalos have a typical lifespan of 20-25 years.
