What is the Unicode codepoint for Water buffalo?

The 🐃 Water buffalo emoji is encoded as U+1F403 (hex 1F403). It belongs to the Animal Mammal group inside Animals & Nature.

How do I copy the 🐃 emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The 🐃 character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Water buffalo have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :water_buffalo:, :buffalo:, and :water:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 🐃 emoji automatically.

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Water buffalo

Water buffalo — Animals & Nature emoji.

Name

water buffalo

Shortcodes

:water_buffalo::buffalo::water:

Themes

buffalowater

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About the 🐃 Water buffalo emoji

The 🐃 Water buffalo emoji is part of the Animals & Nature category and the animal mammal group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :water_buffalo:, :buffalo:, and :water: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Water buffalo (Unicode codepoint U+1F403) water buffalo — Animals & Nature emoji.. Meet 🐃 — the water buffalo emoji, filed under Animals & Nature › Animal Mammal. Wildlife and plant emojis like 🐃 bring scenery into a message without needing a real photo. 🐃 occupies codepoint U+1F403 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 6.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 6.0. Typing `:water_buffalo:` or `:buffalo:` or `:water:` in chat apps usually expands to 🐃. The glyph renders mostly in gray, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside buffalo and water emojis. Use the copy button to grab 🐃 for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.

When to use 🐃 Water buffalo

Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

Pair 🐃 with buffalo-themed and water-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
Lead a caption with 🐃 for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the 🐃 Water buffalo emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Water buffalo emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The 🐃 character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 🐃 Water buffalo emoji mean?: Meet 🐃 — the water buffalo emoji, filed under Animals & Nature › Animal Mammal. Wildlife and plant emojis like 🐃 bring scenery into a message without needing a real photo. 🐃 occupies codepoint U+1F403 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 6.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 6.0. Typing `:water_buffalo:` or `:buffalo:` or `:water:` in chat apps usually expands to 🐃. The glyph renders mostly in gray, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside buffalo and water emojis. Use the copy button to grab 🐃 for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Water buffalo?: The 🐃 Water buffalo emoji is encoded as U+1F403 (hex 1F403). It belongs to the Animal Mammal group inside Animals & Nature.
How do I copy the 🐃 emoji?: Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The 🐃 character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Water buffalo have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :water_buffalo:, :buffalo:, and :water:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 🐃 emoji automatically.