> “After successful visual introductions between Chopper and the pygmy hippo throughout the last month, trained animal care staff were attempting a controlled introduction of our pygmy hippo with Chopper inside their habitat when the pygmy hippo suddenly attacked Chopper
And little pygmy thought to himself “get to da choppa”, and he did just that.
> the zoo declined to comment on whether zoo staff had a plan to mitigate a possible attack.
It’s a hippo. They’re one of the most aggressive and dangerous species on earth. I’m not sure why they’re painting this as a surprise or why they felt it was a good idea.
InternetPeon says
This is why we need after school programs for young Hippos.
bonesnaps says
> “After successful visual introductions between Chopper and the pygmy hippo throughout the last month, trained animal care staff were attempting a controlled introduction of our pygmy hippo with Chopper inside their habitat when the pygmy hippo suddenly attacked Chopper
And little pygmy thought to himself “get to da choppa”, and he did just that.
> the zoo declined to comment on whether zoo staff had a plan to mitigate a possible attack.
Narrator: They in fact, did not have a plan.
PlagueOfGripes says
“It’s unclear how Jahari attacked Chopper”
Presumably with its mouth.
It’s a hippo. They’re one of the most aggressive and dangerous species on earth. I’m not sure why they’re painting this as a surprise or why they felt it was a good idea.
neildavid says
So the antelope is now ante-alive