A charming video featuring a playful interaction between a toddler and a tiger has captivated the internet. Filmed at a zoo in Huzhou, Zhejiang, China, the video shows the toddler engaging in a playful “paw-punching” match with the tiger through a glass barrier. The tiger, in response, mimics the child’s actions.
Watch the video here:
Battle of the hands.
— Figen (@TheFigen_) September 3, 2024
The clip, shared on X with the caption “Battle of the hands,” has garnered around 12 million views and a flood of comments.
One user remarked, “I’m almost believing that the tiger was playing too.”
Another commented, “Game of cute hands really.”
A third user added, “Oh, that’s cute. Look at the response of the tiger. Love it.”
A fourth user said, “This is beautiful to watch.”
A fifth user noted, “A newfound friendship.”
In a related event, tourists at Ranthambore National Park recently experienced a scare when a tiger suddenly appeared in front of them. The incident, captured in a viral video, has ignited discussions about proper tourist conduct during safaris.