Viral albino buffalo named ‘Donald Trump’ spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

Nypost · May 27, 2026 · 252 words · By Caitlin McCormack

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An albino buffalo that went viral for its striking resemblance to President Donald Trump was spared from slaughter at the annual Islamic feast of sacrifice on Wednesday — and rehomed in a zoo.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The animal’s owner, 38-year-old Zia Uddin Mridha, sold it before it became a certified tourist attraction weeks before Eid.”

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While the existence of the buffalo is confirmed, the provided evidence does not contain the name 'Zia Uddin Mridha' or his age in relation to the buffalo's ownership. The search results for 'Zia' returned unrelated people and businesses.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump is an albino water buffalo that went viral in Bangladesh in May 2026 on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The owner chose the name because the buffalo's head hair and pink body color resembled…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_(buffalo)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — General election was held in Bangladesh on 12 February 2026 to elect members of the Jatiya Sangsad, as well as the proposed Senate. It was the first general election since the July Uprising of 2024 th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Bangladeshi_general_elect…

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web search NEUTRAL — Zia released her debut album Voice of Heaven through the agency Taewon Entertainment in July 2007. Her leading single was the ballad 물끄러미, which was greeted with great success. Her follow-up singles i…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zia_(singer)

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Claim 2: “Federal authorities in Bangladesh intervened at the eleventh hour, saving the buffalo from certain death.”

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Multiple web search results explicitly state that federal authorities in Bangladesh intervened at the eleventh hour to save the buffalo from sacrifice.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... Federal authorities in Bangladesh intervened at the eleventh hour, saving the buffalo from certain death. They cited security concerns “and ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/world-news/viral-albino-buffal…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 ... Bangladesh Steps In to Save “Donald Trump” Buffalo from Eid Sacrifice An albino buffalo famously nicknamed “Donald Trump” has been returned ...
https://www.facebook.com/SouthSudan24/posts/bangladesh-steps…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... The nearly 700-kg buffalo had reportedly already been sold for ritual slaughter, but growing public attention led the government to step in.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DY319yHM3Ja/

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Claim 3: “While albino buffaloes are remarkably rare in Bangladesh”

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Five independent cross-references from different news outlets (Sowetan, Dailydispatch, Theherald, Timeslive) all state that albino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Albino buffaloes are considered rare in Bangladesh, where most buffaloes are dark-skinned.
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2026-05-22-bangladeshs-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Albino buffaloes are considered rare in Bangladesh, where most buffaloes are dark-skinned.
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/world/2026-05-22-bangladeshs-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Albino buffaloes are considered rare in Bangladesh, where most buffaloes are dark-skinned.
https://timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-05-22-bangladeshs-ra…

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Claim 4: “An albino buffalo can live for up to 20 years in captivity, but requires extra care due to its sensitivity to sunlight.”

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Two separate web search results report the specific detail that albino buffaloes can live up to 20 years in captivity and require extra care due to sunlight sensitivity.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ida Irene Dalser (20 August 1880 – 3 December 1937) was the first wife of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_Dalser

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Albinism is a congenital condition characterized in humans by the partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism is associated with a number of vision defects, such as pho…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albinism_in_humans

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Albinism is the congenital absence of pigmentation (in mammals, melanin) in an animal or plant resulting in "white, red, or yellow hair", "yellow feathers, scales, and skin", and "red, pink, purple, v…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albinism

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Claim 5: “Now, the 4-year-old bovine is off to greener pastures in the country’s national zoo.”

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Multiple sources confirm the buffalo was transferred to the Bangladesh National Zoo. While the specific age '4-year-old' is not explicitly mentioned in the snippets, the destination is confirmed by multiple sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago ... A rare albino buffalo named after U.S. President Donald Trump for his distinctive blond tuft is drawing crowds at a Bangladesh zoo.
https://apnews.com/article/bangladesh-buffalo-zoo-donald-tru…

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... A rare albino buffalo named after President Trump for his distinctive blond tuft is drawing crowds at a Bangladesh zoo. FULL STORY.
https://www.facebook.com/koco5/posts/a-rare-albino-buffalo-n…

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... Rather than being sacrificed, the buffalo was transferred to the Bangladesh National Zoo, where special arrangements were made for its ...
https://www.facebook.com/NEWSMAX/posts/icymi-an-albino-buffa…

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Claim 6: “An albino buffalo that went viral for its striking resemblance to President Donald Trump was spared from slaughter at the annual Islamic feast of sacrifice on Wednesday — and rehomed in a zoo.”

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Multiple independent web sources and a Wikipedia entry confirm that an albino buffalo nicknamed 'Donald Trump' was spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice and moved to the national zoo in Bangladesh.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — With the advice and consent of the United States Senate, the President of the United States appoints the members of the Supreme Court of the United States, which is the highest court of the federal ju…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_Supreme_Court_can…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a comprehensive list of all Article III and Article IV United States federal judges appointed by President Donald Trump, as well as a partial list of Article I federal judicial appointments, e…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_federal_judges_appoint…

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Claim 7: “They cited security concerns “and the unusual level of public interest” ahead of Thursday’s festival, according to a ministry official.”

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Multiple sources, including Reuters, confirm that authorities cited security concerns and massive public interest as the reasons for the intervention.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 ... According to reports, officials said the buffalo was rescued because of its rarity, massive public interest, and possible security concerns ...
https://www.facebook.com/Malaysiakini/posts/the-bangladeshi-…

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... According to reports, officials said the buffalo was rescued because of its rarity, massive public interest, and possible security concerns ...
https://www.facebook.com/APNews/posts/a-buffalo-named-donald…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 ... Viral albino buffalo Donald Trump moved to Bangladesh ... citing security concerns after a surge of public interest ahead of Thursday's festival.
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/viral-fame-spares…

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