Which regions did the River buffalo spread into after its domestication in South Asia?
Answer
West into the Middle East, North Africa, and eventually Southern Europe
The geographical dispersal pattern following the domestication of the River buffalo, linked primarily to dairy production in South Asia, followed a westward trajectory. This spread carried the River type into territories such as the Middle East, North Africa, and ultimately reached Southern Europe, including documented historical presence in Italy starting around the Early Middle Ages. This expansion represents a significant agricultural movement aiding various civilizations, contrasted with the Swamp buffalo lineage which spread more eastward and southward from its primary origin point.
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