People are divided about the type of ‘koi’ in this clip. What do you think?
“I think that they’re just raccoon-koi,” wrote a Twitter user.
“Adorable,” “cute, and “sweet” are some of the many adjectives which people used to describe a video that is now going all sorts of viral. There is a high chance that the video will make you giggle and at the same time may even make you say “aww.”

Shared on Twitter, the clip is just seven seconds long. However, you may end up spending more time on it because it’s one of such clips which you will love seeing in loop.
Captioned, “Anyone knows what kind of koi these are?” take a look at the video which has now gathered over 4.3 million views – and counting.
The post has gathered close to 4.3 lakh likes and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, it has also amassed about 1.3 lakh retweets.
From sharing hilarious comments to appreciating the video, people shared all sorts of comments.
“I think that they’re just raccoon-koi,” wrote a Twitter user. “My lady what you have stumbled here is one of the rarest animals in the world The Darkface bush tailed Koi,” joked another. “So long as they swim together in synchronized harmony the universe shall be balanced,” tweeted yet another.
“Oh lookie here…the incredibly rare thief, or bandit, koi. Also known by some biologists as the trash platypus, these two look like they’re engaging in a courting ritual of some kind,” wittily wrote another.
One Twitter user got creative and added a background score to the video too:
This individual came up with a name too:
Here’s what others tweeted:
What do you think of the video?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha 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.Read More

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