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Scientific Classification
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Mammalia
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Scientific Name
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Bubalus bubalis
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Size
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51 – 52 in. at the shoulder
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Weight
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660 – 1,210 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Large horns pointing backward
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Life Span
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30 + yrs.
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Habitat
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Watery, muddy regions
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Diet
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Herbivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Herds
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Favorite Food Source
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Aquatic vegetation
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Predators
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Tigers, crocodiles, lions, etc.
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Location
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India, Asia, Australia, parts of North and South America
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Conservation Status
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N/A – Domesticated
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