water buffalo

The decline of wetlands due to intensive use has been registered for many years. As a result, many adapted species also disappear. In 2002, water buffalo were used to maintain the landscape in a nature reserve in Lower Saxony. Successful.

Water buffalo tread on plants with their weight, which ensures that ponds do not become overgrown and are in turn preserved for other species.

The earth on the bank is also loosened. The dung of the water buffalo attracts different insects and therefore more birds.

Living free, water buffalo only occur in small residual populations. Usually only in designated protected areas.

Water buffalo are an endangered species. To survive, they rely on fresh water and clean water. However, due to climate change, the water buffalo's habitat is becoming smaller and smaller.