A rare blond buffalo faced certain death on a holiday. The government saved him because he looks like Donald Trump.

The 700-kilogram albino bull will now live out his days at the Bangladesh national zoo instead of being sacrificed for Eid al-Adha.

Sometimes, looking different can save your life in a world where millions are lost. This rare animal was hours from death before his fame changed everything.

WHAT HAPPENED

A 700-kilogram albino buffalo in Bangladesh became a massive star online. People flocked to take photos with him because of his unique flowing blond hair. His owner's brother named him Trump because of the hair.

The young bull was scheduled to be sacrificed for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. His owner sold him ahead of the festival. Millions of animals are sacrificed during this time to feed families.

But the government stepped in at the last minute. Police took the animal from his new owner after livestock officials asked to save him. They said he is a rare, young animal who can live for many more years.

WHAT THE EVIDENCE SHOWS

The buffalo weighs 700 kilograms.

• Over 12 million livestock animals are sacrificed during this holiday in Bangladesh.
• The country has a population of 170 million people.
• The animal will spend 2 weeks kept alone at the national zoo.
• Thousands of social media fans visited the farm to see the bull.

THE BIGGER QUESTION

Why do we only value lives when they look like something we recognize? This single buffalo was saved because his rare look made him a social media star. Millions of other animals went to the knife on the very same day without anyone noticing.

THE OTHER SIDE

The former owner, Zia Uddin Mridha, sold the bull to be used for the holiday as is tradition. For many poor families, this holiday is the only time they get to eat meat all year. The tradition of sacrifice is deeply important to the local culture and faith.

The argument for keeping the tradition is strong because it feeds millions of people, but saving a rare animal for a zoo also helps protect rare wildlife.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW

The buffalo is now safe at the Dhaka National Zoo. He has his own special shed and a private caregiver. Visitors will soon be able to see him once his isolation ends, turning him into a permanent symbol of luck.

WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW

1. How will the person who bought the buffalo for sacrifice be paid back for their loss?
2. Will the zoo have the resources to care for this rare albino animal long-term?
3. How will the public react to seeing him in a cage instead of a farm?