Animal Viral Video: A dramatic and intense wildlife encounter in a recent Instagram video has left viewers fascinated and shocked since the posting from the account @animals_sal. The video is now getting rapid traction on social media and shows a waterbuck trapped in a precarious situation between a hippo and a dog.
Caught Between Hippo and Dog
A waterbuck, a big herbivorous animal common in sub-Saharan Africa, is seen in the video agonizing in the shallow water while two others—this includes both a hippo and a dog—are seen coming close to it. Proprietorial and strong, a hippo is seen going at the waterbuck with a lot of aggression as a local dog adds to the mishmash of barking and reaching for it.
There is tension as the waterbuck, sandwiched between a hippo and a dog, moves on to avoid two impending threats. Deceptively easy-going in appearance, hippos are among the most dangerous animals in Africa; their attacks are often unanticipated and done fast. A dog around may be an aggressive local stray or some predator—it adds tension to the waterbuck’s predicament.
Hippo and Dog Converge on Waterbuck in Shallow Water
It is at once thrilling and unnerving—another reminder of just how unpredictable animals, especially wild animals, can be. Of course, the camera could not capture how events subsequently played out, but it really does show how much of a minefield the natural world really is and how dramatic encounters and scenes within this realm are likely to be. First-hand experiences with animals such as these are rare and certainly provide valuable insights into their behavior and interactions in these ecosystems.
The video, posted by @animals_sal, has also added a lot of interest and discussed among wildlife lovers and animal lovers, marking the raw and ruthless nature of life out there in the wild.
