Water Buffalo Collection (#3)

Wild Buffalo, Kaziranga National Park, India

Farmer ploughing with water buffalo, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China (MR)
Farmer plowing with water buffalo, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China (MR)

Africa, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater. African Buffalo
Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater. African Buffalo

Africa, Kenya. Frontal view of Cape buffalo
Kenya. Frontal view of Cape buffalo. Credit as: Joanne Williams / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

JUNGLE BOOK, 1903. The return of the buffalo herd. Illustration by Edward and Maurice Detmold for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1903

Water buffalo lithograph 1884
The Royal Natural History by Richard Lydekker

CHANG, 1927. Still from the documentary film Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness, directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, 1927

Buffalo hooves, delicacy, market, Vietnam, Asia

Water buffalos fording a river in front of a dusty embankment, Chitwan National Park, Nepal, Asia

Large group of African buffalos -Syncerus caffer- lying at Lake Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

African Buffalo -Syncerus caffer- and White Pelicans -Pelecanus onocrotalus-, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Group of African Buffalo -Syncerus caffer- in front of an off-road vehicle, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa, PublicGround

Water buffalo cow -Bubalus arnee- with calf on a pasture, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

Ploughing the rice fields with Water Buffalo in the traditional way, on the Island of Lombok, Indonesia

PHILIPPINES: FARMING. Filipino tractors at work - harrowing the flooded rice
PHILIPPINES: FARMING. Filipino " tractors" at work - harrowing the flooded rice fields near Manila, P.I. Stereograph, c1910

Ploughing rice paddy fields with Water Buffalo near Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Africa, Safari, Water Buffalo

Asia, China, Yunnan, Yuanyang. Farm family with water buffalo work flooded rice terrace

Water buffalo drinking from the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges River, while people wash their clothes, Delhi, India, Asia

Ripe white Mozzarella di Bufala, Italian water buffalo milk cheese

Indian water buffalo horns C016 / 6154
Indian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) horns. These are the largest Indian water buffalo horns ever recorded, each being almost 2 metres long. Held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Water buffalo and crow C017 / 9079
Water buffalo and crow. Domesticated water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and a house crow (Corvus splendens). Photographed on the Ganges River at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Water buffalo ploughing terraced rice field, near Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Water buffalo decorated for Diwali festival. This is the most important Hindu festival, also known as the festival of lights. It is held in October/November. Bharatpur. Rajasthan. India

Water buffalo in Hani village. Yuanyang. Yunnan Province. CHINA

Water buffalo used for farming and transportation near Hue, Vietnam

Domestic waterbuffalo bathing. These animals are used for their milk as well as to plough fields. Bharatpur village. Rajasthan. INDIA

Asia, China, Guilin. Water Buffalo graze in autumn grasses along Li River

Asia, Myanmar, water buffalo (Bubalus bubalus) wallowing in river

Kenya. Close-up of oxpecker bird on nose of water buffalo

Domestic Asian water buffalo (bubalus bubalis) and egrets, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka, Asia

Paddy fields. Rice farmer tilling soil in a field in preparation of planting it with rice. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

Rice paddy terrace. Workers tilling soil in terraced rice paddies. Terracing impedes run-off and prevents soil erosion. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

Farmer fertilising a field. The manure that is dropped by the water buffalo (Bubalis sp.) is used to fertilise the soil. Photographed in Transylvania, Romania

Water buffaloes wallowing in pond

Buffalo in water
Indonesia, Sumatra, Lake Tuba, Buffalo in water by weeds with mountains in background

Animal illustrations
Mammals of arid regions. Lithograph reproduction of 19th-century illustrations

Amber Palace, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Small boy riding a water buffalo at Mai Chau, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Cargo and passenger ferry from El Nido to Coron Town, with Carabao oxen being transported by ship, Palawan Province, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Water buffalo in mud pool in rice field, Sagada Town, The Cordillera Mountains, Benguet Province, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Water buffalo ploughing rice field, Sagada Town, The Cordillera Mountains, Benguet Province, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Water buffalo and drying washing on the banks of the river Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Two boys on water buffalo beside the Mekong river, near Kratie, eastern Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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In the vast plains of Mizumi Safari Park, Tanzania, a captivating scene unfolds as two water buffalos engage in a fierce standoff. Their powerful frames and imposing horns create an atmosphere of tension and dominance, showcasing the raw beauty of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Meanwhile, in rice paddies across East Africa, water buffalos diligently plow through the muddy terrain with unwavering determination. These gentle giants play an essential role in agriculture, assisting farmers in cultivating their crops and ensuring bountiful harvests year after year. Venturing to Victoria Falls, one can witness a breathtaking sight: buffalos driven to the edge of a chasm opposite Garden Island. The sheer force and resilience displayed by these animals against nature's mighty forces is awe-inspiring. Traveling back in time to 1905 through Mortimer Luddington Menpes' artwork titled "Leisure Hours, " we are transported to an era where water buffalos were revered for their significance in daily life. This masterpiece captures the harmony between humans and animals as they coexist peacefully amidst serene surroundings. Across continents lies Hangzhou's West Lake adorned with a golden statue of a water buffalo gracefully standing amidst its waters. Symbolizing prosperity and good fortune, this sculpture pays homage to the cultural significance attached to these magnificent creatures throughout history. However, not all encounters with they are idyllic. In rural Katherine, Northern Territory Australia, captive swamp buffalos became an environmental challenge when imported animals turned feral. This serves as a reminder that even seemingly harmless introductions can have unintended consequences on delicate ecosystems. Delving into ancient times reveals fascinating artifacts highlighting the importance of water buffalos within civilizations like Indus Valley region. An ancient tablet showcases intricate details depicting these noble beasts alongside human figures—an enduring testament to their integral role throughout history.