Bubalus arnee

Wild Water Buffalo

MammalBest Season: Jan–Dec

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About this species

The ancestor of domestic buffalo, the Wild Water Buffalo is now critically endangered with fewer than 4,000 individuals remaining. India's population is largely confined to Assam, particularly Kaziranga and Manas. These powerful animals are most active in early mornings on floodplain grasslands near water. See Wild Water Buffalo in Assam's national parks. Critically endangered and India's last true wild buffalo populations.

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Best locations for Wild Water Buffalo

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Kaziranga National Park

Assam, India

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Manas National Park

Assam, India

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Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Assam, India

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When and Where to Photograph Wild Water Buffalo

Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Kaziranga National Park.

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