The domestic water buffalo is also known as the Asian buffalo, river buffalo, or Bubalus bubalis. It is a large bovine animal that is widely used in agriculture and transportation in many parts of Asia. The water buffalo has a distinctive hump on its back and large curved horns. In some regions, it is also referred to as the carabao or kalabaw. Depending on the country or region, the domestic water buffalo may have different names and be used for different purposes, but its cultural and economic significance in Asia remains significant.