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Water buffaloes wallow in mud

Water buffalo

A wellness trendsetter

  1. In nature, herds can number up to 500 individuals, where it is the oldest females that are in charge.

  2. The mud bath was invented because of the water buffalo. Rumor has it that humans discovered the water buffalo's beautiful and soft hide and began to take mud baths to achieve the same luxurious effect.

  3. The name water buffalo is very fitting, as they cannot live without water. Water buffaloes are very hairless and therefore need the water and mud to protect them from the sun and insects.

  4. Water buffaloes have been domesticated over time and are often used as cattle because they have a very calm temperament and are easy to tame.

Experience the water buffaloes at Skovridersletten.

Feel free to step out onto Skovridersletten, but keep a good distance from the animals.
Do not feed the buffaloes.

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The water buffaloes on Skovridersletten

Did you know?

Marshes, swamps and grasslands in Asia

20-25 years

Females: 700-1000 kg

Males: 700-1300 kg

150-190 cm

10-11 months

1 calf

Threatened

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