Swan feeds fish at zoo

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A swan in a Chinese zoo feeds its fish friends every day to the amazement of visitors.

The swan picks up the feed and takes it to the mouths of the waiting fish, reports Southern City Papers.



"They became close friends after three years of playing together," say staff at Safari Park in Shenzhen City.

"Every time I come to feed the swan, all the fish follow him to the bank, with mouths open. And he takes the food and puts some into each of the hungry mouths," says the feeder.

"When everyone has eaten enough, the swan goes back onto the water and plays with his fish friends again."

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I think that's so cool

[major.tom]

I thought this might be one of those cases where lack of socialization with their own species might cause animals to bond with other species. We've all heard the stories about similar unlikely friendships (dog/rabbit; cat/bird). But this video shows something different...

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I think it shows how intelligent swans are to realize that fish can't get to the food without help.

[faceless]

I reckon the swan's just fattening them up for a big meal of its own! Smart buggers indeed these swans...

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[major.tom]

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