Blonde-haired albino buffalo named 'Donald Trump' becomes viral star in Bangladesh

• A rare buffalo in Bangladesh goes viral due to its Donald Trump hairstyle.
• Despite his viral fame, the rare animal's days are numbered, as he is scheduled to be slaughtered within a few days as an Eid al-Adha sacrifice.

DHAKA — Massive crowds are flocking to a farm in Narayanganj, near the capital city of Dhaka, to catch a glimpse and take pictures with an unexpected social media celebrity—a rare albino buffalo named "Donald Trump."

The 38-year-old farm owner, Ziauddin Mirdha, told AFP that his younger brother chose the name for the 700-kilogram (1,500-pound) animal because of his thick, unusual hair, which strongly mirrors the signature hairstyle of the American president.

Mirdha humorously clarified that the similarities between the two are strictly limited to the hair.

Livestock officials in Bangladesh confirmed that the animal's pinkish-white color is an extremely rare case of albinism caused by a severe deficiency in melanin production.

The rare buffalo has become a digital phenomenon throughout May, drawing photography enthusiasts, social media users, and children alike.

To maintain his elegant look and manage his body temperature, handlers treat him to a daily pampering routine that includes frequent cold baths four times a day, alongside men pouring water over his head and carefully combing his smooth blonde hair between his curved horns using a specialized pink brush.

However, the viral star's time in the spotlight is short-lived. Despite his massive popularity, his days are officially numbered as he is scheduled to be slaughtered within a few days as an Eid al-Adha sacrifice.