A striking scene unfolded in the serene expanse of a jungle waterhole when a majestic tiger emerged.
However, it was not the usual sight of the apex predator that caught attention, but rather its unexpected behavior. In a remarkable display of environmental awareness, a video captured the tiger deftly retrieving a discarded plastic bottle from the water’s edge.
As the images circulated online, the Internet was stunned into silence, struck by the juxtaposition of the grandeur of nature and the impact of humanity.
The incident serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts and the collective responsibility to preserve our planet’s fragile ecosystems.
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- What did the tiger do in the forest?
- Where can you see the viral video?
- How did the Internet react?
What did the tiger do in the forest?
Video shows a tiger picking up a plastic bottle from a waterhole | Image: Instagram
Humans have spread plastic around the world, from the depths of the oceans to the heights of mountains.
Even in the most isolated and seemingly pristine areas, such as forests, plastic particles have arrived, posing a threat to wildlife.
This has led to animals frequently encountering discarded plastic, putting their well-being at risk. A recent video filmed by a wildlife photographer vividly illustrates the seriousness of this problem.
In the footage, a tiger is seen retrieving a plastic bottle from a waterhole in Maharashtra’s Tadoba National Park, highlighting the widespread impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems and wildlife.
Video shows a tiger picking up a plastic bottle from a waterhole | Image: Instagram
Kathikar informed that the tiger shown in the video is a descendant of the Bhanuskhindi Tigress, who resides in Ramdegi Hills, and that the recording was made in December 2023.
The footage begins with the stunning tiger scooping plastic out of the water before walking away with the bottle in its mouth.
The caption accompanying the video read: “A touching act of the tiger. Let us strive to maintain cleanliness in our forests. Descendant of Bhanuskhindi, Ramdegi Hills.”
Where can you see the viral video?
You can watch the viral video on Instagram posted by Deep Kathikar.
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How did the Internet react?
Video shows a tiger picking up a plastic bottle from a waterhole | Image: Instagram
After being uploaded online, the video racked up more than 21,000 views on Instagram. Social media users were captivated and at the same time saddened to witness this extraordinary wildlife display.
Internet reacts to video showing a tiger picking up a plastic bottle from a water hole | Image: Instagram
Internet reacts to video showing a tiger picking up a plastic bottle from a water hole | Image: Instagram
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