The Asiatic Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is a member of the Bovini tribe, which includes yak, bison, African buffalo, various species of wild cattle, and others.
It is found on the Indian subcontinent to Vietnam and Peninsular Malaysia, in Sri Lanka, in the Philippines, and in Borneo.
Wild water buffalo are endangered and live only in a small number of protected areas stretching across India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and a wildlife reserve in Thailand. Populations are likely to diminish as they are interbred with domesticated water buffalo.
@graemestevens I'm not one of the young ones and I say 'instant fav' - maybe young at heart?!
wow! thank you so much - I am feeling rather chuffed at the minute - :)