A viral TikTok video has captured a moment of hilarity (and a bit of horror) as a hippo at Kebun Binatang Surabaya showed everyone just how powerful its tail can be — by turning it into a mud-slinging weapon.
Shared by @apriliaanandaa, the video shows the hippo casually relieving itself, but with a twist.
As the hippo starts doing its business, its tail goes into overdrive, spinning like a fan and sending mud (or something less pleasant) flying in all directions.
Onlookers who were calmly watching moments before suddenly found themselves shouting and scrambling as the unexpected “splash show” began.
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The comments section exploded with laughter.
One viewer joked, “Why swing the tail like that? Can’t you poop nicely?” while another wrote, “No no no… moo deng would never do this!” capturing the collective disbelief.
Turns out, this hippo’s tail isn’t just for decoration — it’s the perfect tool to fend off enemies (and innocent bystanders) with a muddy surprise.
Safe to say, next time you see a hippo swinging its tail, it’s probably best to stand back — way back.
