Water Buffalo What They Eat, Natural Locations, and Adaptations Water buffaloes eat reeds, Arundo donax, a kind of Cyperaceae, Eichhornia crassipes, and Juncaceae. Donax, are a major problem in some tropical valleys and by eating them, the water buffaloes may help control these invasive plants. Water buffaloes are highly adaptable but they do prefer areas with abundant water. Wet grasslands, marshes, and river valleys make ideal habitats for these animals. They must live in areas with plenty of water for …
