Videos showcasing incredible moments of interactions between wild animals are often shared on social media and they, undoubtedly, leave people intrigued. Just like the effect this video is having on netizens. Captured at Africa’s Mala Mala Game Reserve, the video shows a confrontation between a hippo and a rhino.
The video was originally posted four years ago on the official YouTube channel of Latest Sightings. “Mike Kirkman, Head Ranger at Mala Mala Game Reserve, took this amazing footage near the Airstrip in the Mala Mala Game Reserve. In his own words, Mike tells of this rare and interesting, albeit a bit confusing, sighting,” they wrote as they shared the video. In the rest of the caption, they shared quotes from Mike about the incident.
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“In my opinion, everyone was more confused than anything else at this sighting. It’s not normal to see an interaction like this between any animal – never mind the 2nd and 3rd largest species! As always, when nature throws a curveball like this, as a guide - it is very difficult to explain,” Mike said. “As I mentioned, I don’t think it had anything to do with food/resource disputes as we were far from the river and there was no grass on the runway to fight over – I think this hippo may have simply been lonely and bored or simply curious,” he added.
A part of the video has gone viral recently after being re-shared on Reddit. “Hippo wakes Rhino at night and uses its horn as a teeth picker,” a Reddit user wrote.
Here is the Reddit video that is presently going viral:
{{/usCountry}}A part of the video has gone viral recently after being re-shared on Reddit. “Hippo wakes Rhino at night and uses its horn as a teeth picker,” a Reddit user wrote.
Here is the Reddit video that is presently going viral:
{{/usCountry}}Take a look at the full version of the video that was shared on YouTube:
The Reddit video was posted two days ago. Since being shared, it has gathered more than 20,000 upvotes. Additionally, the share has accumulated several comments.
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How did Reddit users react to the video of the hippo and rhino?
The video has left people chuckling. They shared several comments while reacting to the video. Just like this individual who posted, “This is a hilarious interaction.” Another person added, “I can't help but wonder if the rhino didn't know what was happening at first.” A third joked, “Nature took lessons from cartoons.” A fourth wrote, “I feel animals have a secret life we don't know about, and are doing all sorts of funny stuff when no one's watching.” What are your thoughts on the video?