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Wild Water Buffalo: Facts, Threats, Diet

Everything you need to know about one of the oldest species of buffalo in the world

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 10, 2026

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 10, 2026

10 min read

Everything you need to know about one of the oldest species of buffalo in the world

What is the IUCN status of the wild water buffalo?

Endangered

The wild water buffalo is found in which national parks?

The Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park are the best places to see the wild water buffalo

What is the average weight of the wild water buffalo?

800 to 1200 kg

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.