American Woman Feeds Alpha Kudu in SA, Gets Attacked in Viral Video With Over 1.8M Views

• A woman from the US was shocked by the reaction of a kudu towards her in a video making the rounds online
• The footage gained massive traction, gathering over 1.8 million views along with thousands of likes and comments
• People flooded the comments section, expressing their thoughts, while some laughed it off

A video of a shocking encounter between an American woman and a wild kudu has gone viral, racking up over 1.8 million views online.

American woman is shocked by alpha kudu's reaction

The footage, reportedly captured in South Africa and posted by TikTok user @kalepementality, shows the tourist attempting to hand-feed what appears to be a dominant male kudu. Due to their large size and majestic spiral horns, kudus are often referred to as "alphas."

In the clip, the woman is initially seen smiling as the kudu approaches. But things quickly take a dramatic turn when the animal lunges at her, causing visible panic as she simply shouts out, saying:

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"Why did he do that."

The moment has since sparked a flood of reactions across social media platforms, with one person saying the following in the comments.

"This is not a Disney moment, this is Africa."

While the woman did not appear to be seriously injured, the incident has sparked debate around feeding wild animals and the dangers of underestimating wildlife, especially dominant males known for their territorial behaviour.

The video gained massive traction, gathering thousands of likes and comments within hours. Many viewers were shocked by the sudden shift in the animal’s behaviour, while others found humour in the woman’s shocked reaction.

Watch the video below:

SA chimes in on viral video

The online community reacted as they took to the comments section to express their thoughts, saying:

Mthae said:

"She thought Kudu is like an African President who are puppet."

Sdeda expressed:

"Is the Kudu alright from that unfortunate collision?"

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Ph8lnvX_Real shared:

"Kudu is not about to give up his freedom for a piece of lettuce."

J wrote:

"She is very lucky. He was still very gentle there."

Adolf Magoda commented:

"That is a well-behaved Kudu right there, I hope he is alright."

Why animals should not be fed

Feeding wild animals is not a good idea for four main reasons. According to CritterControlForlando, human food lacks proper nutrition for wild animals, leading to health issues over time.

Secondly, feeding wild animals can cause them to lose their natural fear of humans, leading to a constant search for food and disease spread. Thirdly, feeding wild animals can lead to their dependence on handouts, affecting their hunting abilities and reproduction rates. Lastly, feeding wild animals may cause starvation and death to their newborns.

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Source: Briefly News