A few of us believe that animals are slightly more intelligent than what people typically acknowledge. This has been proven by numerous instances involving various animals. The subsequent situation supports this notion of animal intellect.
Britany Smith-Osborne went on an excursion with some friends to Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana. During the visit, one of her companions, Natasha, who was six months pregnant, had an encounter with a tiger that was recorded by Britany. The incident surprised those who witnessed it and is probable to alter perceptions of animals.
Natasha stood near a tiger enclosure at the zoo, and her companions and onlookers observed the tiger’s interest in her. One of her friends expressed uncertainty about whether the situation was entertaining or frightening and speculated that the tiger might have sensed Natasha’s pregnancy. The group of women resolved to verify if this hypothesis was correct.
Natasha positioned herself on a platform near the glass enclosure and leaned her belly against the glass. At this point, the women were certain that the tiger was fixated on Natasha’s pregnancy.
The tiger approached the glass and sniffed it before nuzzling against the area where Natasha’s baby bump touched the glass from the opposite side. The girls recognized that the tiger was aware of Natasha’s pregnancy and was specifically interested in her developing fetus. The group savored the experience before ultimately departing from the tiger enclosure.
The recording of this incident was uploaded online and has garnered over 5 million views. The zoo also shared the video on its social media page and included a statement insinuating that experiences like the one between Natasha and the tiger are the fundamental rationale behind the zoo’s existence.
What are your thoughts on the interaction between Natasha and the tiger? Do you believe that the tiger had entirely amicable intentions? Please share your opinion in the comments section and pass along this article to initiate a conversation with others.
