Rare white buffalo sighted in Tanzanian park

A rare white buffalo has been sighted in Tanzania’s northern Tarangire National Park.

The buffalo was first sighted in the park on Monday, attracting many tourists wanting to see the animal, the country’s national resources and tourism ministry said.

It was bigger than the other buffaloes, local publication The Citizen reported, saying it was seen mixing freely with the rest of the herd.

It notes that besides being rare, white buffaloes are considered sacred among some communities.

The Tarangire Park is located in northern Tanzania, south-east of Lake Manyara.

This article originally appeared in BBC News

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