Question

‘Bubalus bubalis’ is the scientific name of__________.
1. Black rat
2. Buffalo
3.  Bulbul
4.  Butterfly

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Buffalo

The correct answer is Buffalo.

• The water buffalo also called Asian water buffalo is a large animal found in tropical and subtropical forests as well as wet grasslands.

• Bubalus bubalis is the scientific name of Asian water buffalo and has been heavily domesticated in different parts of the world.
• It is considered as an important livestock resource, with great involvement in agricultural systems, such as providing milk, meat, and work power.
• Milk of Water buffalo contains a higher level of protein, fat, calcium,  phosphorus, and a slightly higher content of lactose compared with cow milk.