Watch: Giant hippo’s teeth cleaning session goes viral, netizens call it ‘adorable’
Screengrab of the viral video of hippo getting its teeth brushed.
The extraordinary teeth-cleaning session of a hippopotamus has gone viral and left the netizens amused.
The video was shared on X by the popular page Nature is Amazing, and it soon went viral as it amassed nearly five lakh views.
In the video, the giant hippo is seen obediently keeping his enormous mouth wide open as the caretaker cleans the teeth.
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The teeth are seen getting cleaned meticulously with a sponge-like brush and water pipe. The animal appears surprisingly calm and well-trained for the session.
Hippos getting their teeth cleaned pic.twitter.com/dY5mrY669P — Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) September 23, 2024
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According to Britannica, a hippo can grow around 40 teeth and the incisor and canine teeth of this animal are extremely large. “Hippos getting their teeth cleaned,” read the caption.
Here's how netizens reacted to the viral video
Reacting to the video, one user said, “I never knew hippos needed dental care! This is both fascinating and adorable.”
“Seeing a hippo so relaxed while getting its teeth brushed is a sight I didn’t know I needed today!,” another user commented.
“This is just too cute! Who would have thought hippos could be so gentle?,” commented a third user.
“Nature never ceases to amaze me,” wrote a viewer.
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"I bet this hippo has the best teeth in the animal kingdom!," said another user.
“The most dangerous animal can be so darn adorable,” stated a comment, while another read, "Wow. Look at that patience level."
Another wrote, “Wow, those are damn big teeth! Surprised they don’t have more of them!”
“The one in back, waiting his turn. They seem to enjoy it,” commented a user on X.
“This one looks friendly, just remember, in the wild, hippos are extremely territorial and will flip boats and kill people,” wrote a user.
(With inputs from agencies)