Endangered Wild Water Buffalo

Wild Water Buffalo (Bubalus arnee), known as Arna in Nepali, is found in lowland within the protected area of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR) in Nepal. The reserve area is spread over 175 square kilometers. In 1969, about 12 square kilometres were constructed to protect the habitat of wild water buffalo. Then, in 1976, the area was increased to about 65 square kilometres, and in 1980, the area was expanded to 175 square kilometres.