The Buffalo Diary

This book presents detailed profiles of 48 buffalo breeds from across the world, celebrating their diversity, intelligence, and essential role in rural life. Each chapter features a different breed, including well-known ones like the Murrah and Nili-Ravi, as well as lesser-known breeds like the Toda, Kalahandi, and Phu Quoc buffalo. Written in simple and clear language, the book provides practical information on physical traits, personality, intelligence, milk production, ideal climate, diet, and lifespan.

What makes this book special is its combination of scientific detail and cultural storytelling. It highlights how buffaloes are not only valuable for milk and labor, but also hold deep social, cultural, and historical importance in many regions. Readers will learn how these animals adapt to their environments, support families, and remain vital to traditional farming systems.

The book is ideal for farmers, students, animal lovers, researchers, and anyone interested in rural life, biodiversity, or livestock conservation. It offers a window into the world of buffaloes—patient, powerful, and deeply woven into the fabric of human survival. As readers move through each chapter, they will gain knowledge and a deeper appreciation for these silent workers of the land.