Asiatic water buffalo

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The Asiatic water buffalo has a thin face with small ears and two tightly curled horns. They are dark grey to black in color. Water buffalo are very social and can be found in herds of ten or more. Because they don't have many sweat glands, they are very sensitive to heat, and will often wallow in mud to cool themselves off and prevent insect bites. When no mud is available, water buffalo can be found submerging themselves in water. Water buffalo provide more than 5% of the world's milk. This high-fat milk is used to make butter and high-quality dairy products.