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Baby koala clings onto dog, thinks the canine is its mother. Watch adorable video

The video, captured and shared by YouTube user Henry, shows the koala joey holding onto the dog firmly.

Updated on: Oct 12, 2019, 17:57:36 IST
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A video involving a dog and a baby koala is the latest thing on the Internet that is making people say “aww.” And, there is a chance that you will feel the same way too.

People had a lot to say about the video. (YouTube/Henry)
People had a lot to say about the video. (YouTube/Henry)

The video, captured and shared by YouTube user Henry, shows the koala joey holding onto the dog firmly – while the later is running around with a confused look on its face. The dog repeatedly tries to shake off the joey from its back, but fails.

“One early morning I let my dog Tony out for toileting and then this happened...” Henry wrote while sharing the video. The caption further explains that the 4-month-old Koala lives in his yard. Though the joey started “living independently,” turns out it’s not used to stay away from its “mother’s pouch or back.” Probably that’s the reason the baby hopped onto the dog’s back.

While talking about his dog’s nature Henry explains that “Tony is extremely friendly and tolerable” and it “won’t hurt the baby Koala.”

Take a look at the video:

People had a lot to say about the video. While some were simply happy and called it adorable, there were a few who showed their concerns for both the animals. A few also commented about the gentleness of the canine.

“Aww that’s so sweet,” wrote a Facebook user. “How beautiful is that,” commented another. “He was so tolerant of this cute little hitchhiker?” wrote a third. “Wow so cute adorable,” commented a fourth. “Poor pooch had no idea what was going on,” commented a fifth.

“Not cute at all. Where is its mum? Was a carer called to come and help it? Did the dog’s humans think it was funny to put the joey on the dog?” angrily wrote a sixth.

What do you think of the video?

 
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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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