A clip recording a scene of a man abusing an animal has caused a stir in the online community. Accordingly, a tourist sticks his head out of the car window, dangling a carrot in his hand before throwing it into the animal's mouth. At the same time, an object that looks like a transparent plastic bag is thrown into the hippo's mouth, causing it to seem hesitant to close its mouth before trying to chew.
As soon as he did this thoughtless act, the man laughed with delight and others burst out laughing. The clip, after being posted, received a lot of attention from the online community. Most people criticized the man for feeding the hippo a plastic bag.
Controversial images circulated on social media
The incident happened at Taman Safari Park in Bogor, Indonesia, according to the New York Post. The wildlife sanctuary condemned the act. "This incident cannot be tolerated," they said in a statement.
Officers present at the scene immediately removed the plastic object from the hippo's mouth in accordance with Taman Safari Indonesia's regulations and procedures.
Taman Safari Park Indonesia where the shocking incident occurred
Hippos’ digestive systems are not designed to process human food, especially plastic waste. Ingesting plastic bags can lead to blockages, poisoning, and even death. When fed to humans, hippos can become dependent on this food source and lose their ability to forage naturally. This can make it difficult for them to survive in the wild.
Most wildlife sanctuaries have strict rules prohibiting visitors from feeding animals. Violations of these rules can result in penalties, such as fines or expulsion from the sanctuary.
The hippo was examined and reported to be in good health following the incident. "The Life and Science team and the Animal Care team examined the hippo and found it to be in good condition," the park said.
