Water buffalo
Water buffalo
Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), also known as the Asian buffalo or domestic buffalo, is a large bovid originating in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and China.
Pronunciation
- /ˈwɔːtər ˈbʌfəloʊ/
Etymology
The term "water buffalo" is a direct translation of the Latin Bubalus bubalis. "Bubalus" is derived from the Greek boubalos, meaning "antelope", and "bubalis" is derived from the Greek bous, meaning "ox".
Description
Water buffaloes are large animals, with both males and females having heavy, swept-back horns. They are primarily used in agriculture for tilling rice fields, and are also used for their milk, which is richer in fat and protein than that of dairy cows.
Related Terms
- Bovid: A family of mammals that includes the water buffalo, along with other species such as cattle, goats, and sheep.
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Domestication: The process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use.
See Also
- Bubalus: A genus of bovines that includes the water buffalo.
- Indian subcontinent: The southern region of Asia, which is the native habitat of the water buffalo.
- Southeast Asia: A subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia, where water buffaloes are commonly found.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Water buffalo
- Wikipedia's article - Water buffalo
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