Cow thinks it is a duck, completely ignores pet dad who tries telling him otherwise
A video shared on Instagram shows a cow named Dumpling hanging out with his friend Milkshake, a duck.
Everyone needs a little pick-me-up, so here’s Dumpling, a cow who thinks he is a duck. Despite his pet dad telling him otherwise, the little one simply loves exploring all the things that ducks do, especially being in the water. He does all that with his best buddy Milkshake - as you may have guessed is a real duck. A video shared on social media captures one such moment between the duo. It also records Dumpling’s hilarious interaction with his pet dad.

The video opens with a text insert that reads, “My cow, Dumpling, always follows my duck, Milkshake, into the water. He is convinced that he is a duck.” The video shows a cow and a duck standing next to each other in a waterbody.
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In the video, a person is heard saying to Dumpling, “You are not a duck. Get out of the water. Let’s go.” However, the cow pays no attention to his pet dad and instead looks away.
Take a look at this video of the cow who thinks it is a duck:
The video was shared five days ago and has since gone viral. Till now, the clip has accumulated nearly 2.7 million views. The share has also collected tons of comments from people. Netizens jokingly wrote how they can see “two ducks” and “no cow”.
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How did Instagram users react to the video?
“There’s two ducks there… which one are you talking to,” joked an Instagram user. “Cow? I just see two ducks, exotic types maybe,” joined another. “He can be whatever he wants,” expressed a third. “Where’s the cow though, all I see are two ducks,” commented a fourth. “Don’t shatter his dreams,” wrote a fifth.
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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