You may fall in love with this porcupine named Rico because of his cuteness

“I love him so much, my heart hurts!” wrote an Instagram user while commenting on the video.

Published on: Dec 3, 2020, 17:13:57 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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There are some animal videos on the Internet which are so adorable that they may make you want to squeal and babble. This clip shared on Cincinnati Zoo’s official Instagram profile perfectly fits that category. It shows a super cute porcupine named Rico. Beware! The cuteness factor of the animal is so high that you may end up falling in love with it.

The image shows the porcupine named Rico. (Instagram/@cincinnatizoo)

“You’ve all fallen in love with Rico by watching him snack on his favorite foods. How do you feel about watching him drink?” the zoo wrote and shared the video of Rico. We won’t give away much, take a look to see what the video captures:

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Since being shared, the video has gathered close to 29,000 views and tons of excited commented. People couldn’t stop talking about the cuteness of the creature. There were some who wrote how much they love Rico.

“He has the boopest boop if there ever was a boop,” aptly wrote an Instagram user. “I love him so much, my heart hurts!” shared another. “He’s so cute no matter what he’s doing,” posted a third. “He is so adorable,” commented a fourth.

What do you think of Rico’s video?

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Trisha Sengupta
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.Read More

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