What is another word for water buffalo?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtə bˈʌfəlˌə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Water buffalo, also known as Bubalus Bubalis, is a large domesticated animal used for farming and transportation. Some synonyms for this kind of buffalo include the Asian buffalo, carabao, bison, and cape buffalo. The Asian buffalo comes from Southeast Asia, specifically in countries like India, Thailand, and Philippines. Carabao, on the other hand, is a term used in the Philippines to describe a particular kind of water buffalo used for farming. Bison, a term more commonly associated with animals that lived in North America, is also a kind of buffalo that shares many similarities with the water buffalo. Finally, the cape buffalo, known for its aggressive behavior, mainly lives in African savannahs and shrublands.
