Water Buffalo: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More Fact Sheet As their name suggests, water buffalo are quite fond of water, and like to submerge themselves whenever possible. These large animals are somewhat cow-like in appearance, with stout bodies and thick horns. Their horns extend outwards from their heads, and then point back towards their shoulders. These large mammals vary in color, some are black, others slate gray, and some rare specimens are albino. The skin of the buffalo is used …
