Horn of a Buffallo
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
Horn of a Buffallo
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Asian Water buffalo are found principally in grasslands, alluvial plains, and marshes, although they may use woodlands for shelter. Wild buffalo are now restricted to scattered populations in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. Populations in Thailand, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka are tentatively labeled as wild buffalo, but they may be semi-domesticated. In comparison to their domestic counterparts, little is known about the behavior of wild water buffalo. They may be active both day and night, but a peak in feeding activity usually occurs in the late afternoon and evening. The day is often spent in forests or near pools, which provide relief from midday heat. Wallowing in mud is a frequent activity, especially in summer, as it provides protection from biting insects; the sweeping horns are sometimes used as shovels to increase mud coverage. This species is dependent on water, and home ranges expand and contract based on its seasonal availability. Historical records indicate that long-distance seasonal migrations (covering distances of over 200 km) once occured, although none of the remnant populations undertake such movements. This one comes for Dubbo Zoo, but lets protect the once who are left !
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October 11th, 2014
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