Hippo crushes whole watermelon in one bite, netizens amused

Team Udayavani, Jun 17, 2021, 10:46 AM IST

A viral video of a hippopotamus crushing a watermelon using its powerful jaws has caught the internet’s attention. The video is shared by San Antonio Zoo. It features Timothy, the hippo being given a huge watermelon. Moments later the hippo closes its mouth and crushes the whole fruit with its jaws.

The caption read, “What better way to kick off summer than a good old-fashioned hippo watermelon smash?”

What better way to kick off summer than a good old fashioned hippo watermelon smash?! ??☀️ pic.twitter.com/zjMVARtxpq

— San Antonio Zoological Society ? (@SanAntonioZoo) June 9, 2021

The video has been reshared multiple times on various social media platforms and below is how the internet reacted.

Who doesn’t like watermelon in the summer?

— WorksforCoffee (@WorksforC) June 9, 2021

Aw, they split it with their friend.

— Yasmin (@WhatTheUtterFuc) June 9, 2021

That's the way to eat watermelon!???

— Kimberly Ducate (@LStaging) June 10, 2021

Can’t wait to give you a watermelon one day!! https://t.co/uJMLmAFZNm

— Jake Poell ?? (@RowdyHawk) June 10, 2021

? I guess that’s a refreshing snack for a hippo on a hot day. https://t.co/hlQMrW6WoG

— Luke Simons (@LukeKENS5) June 9, 2021