By Lauren Beavis

Water buffalo have been introduced by the National Trust for the first time - in a bid to restore agricultural land back to its natural state.

Six female water buffalo have been brought to a section of former agricultural land in Tattiscombe, west Exmoor in Devon.

It is an "experiment" to connect and restore habitats and boost biodiversity.

The 120-acre site, cared for by the National Trust, in

The National Trust already uses cattle and pigs in Devon to help with the restoration of the landscape - but this is the first time they have ever used water buffalo .

Murray Sharpe, Farm Manager for the West Exmoor National Trust, said: “Buffalo are specialized wetland animals, and this site offers an ideal habitat for them.

"They’re hardy, disease-resistant and able to t

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