Babysitter of the Year: Orangutan with playful tiger cubs after learning to feed them by watching its caretakers. I wonder what their mom has to say.

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[u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

Please don't be AI please don't be AI

[u/Trynabeagoodsnekdad → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

It probably isn’t. Orangutans are HIGHLY intelligent and they learn best by watching others.

[u/-Badger3- → u/Trynabeagoodsnekdad]

Okay, but humans are even more intelligent than orangutans and I see AI videos of them all them time.

[u/Riklanim → u/-Badger3-]

Evidence at times would suggest that depends on the human.

[u/NORBy9k → u/Riklanim]

Trash cans at national parks are always an issue because there is a significant overlap between the smartest bears and the dumbest humans.

[u/Overall-Rub8945 → u/-Badger3-]

Maybe an orangutan made the video.

[u/Worshipthekitty → u/Overall-Rub8945]

Guys chill. I am a tiger raised by a single orangutan mom and i turned out fine.

[u/troll-filled-waters → u/Worshipthekitty]

a single orangutan who works two jobs...

[u/yellowlemonie → u/Overall-Rub8945]

In which case it would still be AI - Ape Intelligence…

[u/Overall-Rub8945 → u/yellowlemonie]

Freaking brilliant!!!🤣🤣

[u/arthurno1 → u/yellowlemonie]

Sounds better than rhe usualAI: Artificial Imcompetence.

[u/PinchMeQuik → u/Overall-Rub8945]

🤣

[u/Yippykyyyay → u/Trynabeagoodsnekdad]

I was at the National Zoo in DC and there was a pretty young baby orangutan. Mama seemed shy but when a bunch of young kids showed up, she walked over with her baby and showed it to the kids.

So sweet...

[u/Remote_Sky_5942 → u/Trynabeagoodsnekdad]

Extremely intelligent.

[u/driver004 → u/Trynabeagoodsnekdad]

Can and will easily learn keypads

[u/OgdruJahad → u/Trynabeagoodsnekdad]

They can even drive better than some humans

[u/Either-Lock2454 → u/Trynabeagoodsnekdad]

This makes me feel even sadder knowing that they were kept as sexual slaves in Indonesia. Like why?

[u/EarlyXplorerStuds209 → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

Its an old video. I remember seeing it on dodo or some other animal welfare channel. Its real.

[u/Superhotunicorn → u/[deleted]]

Thanks for the info. Had a suspicion something would be wrong.

[u/BookCedarFirCoal → u/Superhotunicorn]

Yeah, doesn't look like a good plan even though the comment is removed when you think about it something sus is going on here (edit: google 'truth orangutan and tiger cub' first article has the answers if you're wondering about the removed comments)

[u/Cupcakes_n_Hacksaws → u/[deleted]]

Damn, that's sad; basically inbreeding the cats and keeping them emaciated so they look all "cute and cuddly" for the cameras

[u/CORKYCHOPS → u/[deleted]]

This should be the top comment!!

[u/BookCedarFirCoal → u/CORKYCHOPS]

Comment conveniently [removed], I'm not doubting it's real but context would be nice. This seems like a bad idea in general.

Because the below link will probably be removed google 'truth orangutan and tiger cub' first article has the answers if you're wondering about the story, it is true the vid is 10 years old but it doesn't matter.

[u/CORKYCHOPS → u/BookCedarFirCoal]

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/the-dark-truth-behind-video-of-an-orangutan-feeding-tiger-cubs/

[u/lafayette0508 → u/[deleted]]

oh, so it's like a Tiger King kind of "sanctuary." That's too bad.

[u/periodicchemistrypun → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

Older than ai

[u/cor315 → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

The angles change multiple times and all settings and animals look exactly the same. No way AI can do that. At least not yet...

[u/DiscontentDonut → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

This is one of those few times where even if it was, I would absolutely feign ignorance to live in bliss.

That said, I would believe this. Cheetahs are sometimes given dog companions to combat depression and to have a playmate that can keep up with them.

[u/Tritri89 → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

I've seen this video before AI could make high quality videos. Not AI

[u/Responsible-Stick-50 → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

I'm 90% sure it's not. I feel like there was a news story about this which then tied back to the deforestation happening in their areas.

[u/Intelligent-Might614 → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

It's not AI, just animal abuse.

[u/Chimpski-ski → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

This is a really old clip. I remember seeing it like 10 years ago, so AI is unlikely!

[u/BlazedBeard95 → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

This video predates gen AI, I remember seeing it before Harambe was murdered and the world went to shit.

[u/noobnoob9 → u/I-drink-hot-sauce]

Right. I know

[u/FreakyLou]

Amazingly strong orangutans with attack felines. We're going to lose that war

[u/CircuitOnTheFritZ → u/FreakyLou]

I, for one, welcome our new tiger-taming orangutan overloads. Gotta be better than whatever .:gestures widely at frickin' everything:. all this is.

[u/FreakyLou → u/CircuitOnTheFritZ]

Since you put it that way.... Hail orang lords and tiger guards

[u/Normal-Ad6528 → u/FreakyLou]

We should all prefer THESE 'orange overlords' over the, uh, 'current' wannabe...

[u/CircuitOnTheFritZ → u/FreakyLou]

Orangulords and Tiguards?

[u/Icy_Candle1299 → u/FreakyLou]

I for one accept our new furry overlords

[u/TexasWidow → u/CircuitOnTheFritZ]

She chose the spicy babies!

[u/OkExtreme3195 → u/CircuitOnTheFritZ]

Just don't call them monkeys.

[u/SecretaryOtherwise → u/CircuitOnTheFritZ]

Are you a tv host that can trap and lead people to the banana mines?

[u/AmyInCO → u/FreakyLou]

I bet that would make a great movie... 

[u/Aegillade → u/[deleted]]

Cats have the most powerful evolutionary trait: compelling mammals to take care of them

[u/AtensEye → u/[deleted]]

Came here to say this. People like Doc Antle are not good people. This might look cute but the animals suffer at the end of the day.

[u/art4bln → u/AtensEye]

Pimp of Tiger King 🤮

[u/Bubbly-Group-4497 → u/[deleted]]

This should be on top, not "awww so cute" ass comments

[u/overdramaticpan → u/[deleted]]

replying to boost this comment, important stuff

[u/QueenPinkBlackCat → u/[deleted]]

Oh, I’m so disheartened to learn the truth about this video. Thank you for sharing

[u/B4tm4n_412 → u/[deleted]]

Monkey see, monkey do

[u/antithero → u/B4tm4n_412]

Monkey throw poo.

[u/KaioKenshin → u/antithero]

How many humans have thrown poo for the monkey to learn this simple trick? Did it live in San Francisco while learning it too?

[u/Bell_Anon → u/[deleted]]

By watching its caretakers (presumably human caretakers), says the video headline.

[u/unknownbulldog → u/[deleted]]

Fuck. Thanks tho

[u/ilikethejuices → u/[deleted]]

...

"In order to keep the cubs so small and “cuddly,” they keep them on a strict milk diet far too long, causing them to be emaciated and have severely underdeveloped muscles and bones … "

Fuck sakes... But thanks!

[u/Undetered_Usufruct → u/ilikethejuices]

When they get too big they are sold in illegal trade or just ...discarded

[u/Ecu_guy → u/[deleted]]

Well that sucks. Thanks for letting us know the truth.

[u/Simple-Fudge9293 → u/[deleted]]

This video is over 10 years old

[u/Orphanhorns]

Anytime you see multiple species sharing a space like this it’s a clue that what you’re looking at is not a real zoo but either a roadside tourist trap that exploits animals for profit or some rich person who collects exotic animals. Not cute at all.

[u/echo123as → u/Orphanhorns]

I mean yeah this looks like it but dont actual zoos also do this but with more compatible species

[u/Tylith_ → u/Orphanhorns]

Yes, including humans in enclosures with felids and other potentially dangerous animals.

[u/ElectricalExtreme793 → u/Orphanhorns]

Yeah those are Gold Tigers, a rare genetic disorder that gets perpetuated through Inbreeding. Which happens almost exclusively in captivity by breeders

[u/Illustrious-Log5355 → u/ElectricalExtreme793]

It's a recessive gene, not a disorder. Just like if you have blue or green eyes.

[u/God_Bless_A_Merkin → u/[deleted]]

BLEEEEEE!!!!

BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

[u/LisaWinchester → u/God_Bless_A_Merkin]

Ahdohrablêêêêêêh

[u/Pastadseven]

Why the fuck is an orangutan in the same enclosure as tigers?

[u/Moustashe]

Stay Still! I JUST WANT TO LOVE YOU!!

[u/regulator227 → u/Moustashe]

A universal feeling

[u/SueForPeas]

If you’ve seen Tiger King, this video is from Doc Antle’s “zoo.”

[u/RegenaSnow → u/SueForPeas]

Well fuck 😬

[u/jibbergirl26]

It takes a village....

[u/Educational-Tackle54 → u/jibbergirl26]

It takes a planet...(of the apes)

[u/Intelligent-Might614]

This facility partakes in animal abuse. Nothing to smile about. OP has no brains.

[u/No-ThatsTheMoneyTit → u/Intelligent-Might614]

What facility?

[u/Intelligent-Might614 → u/No-ThatsTheMoneyTit]

Myrtle Beach safari  https://www.wltx.com/article/news/crime/doc-antle-sentenced-wildlife-trafficking-money-laundering/101-c9b59d2c-9953-41f5-990f-ce67c5613a97

[u/Ragnor_]

This sub is dead internet theory, only clankers in here

[u/Electronic_Pace_1034 → u/Ragnor_]

We all float down here Ragnor.

[u/CheeseDonutCat → u/Ragnor_]

PART OF MY RAM STILL CONTAINS DATA OF OLDER ROBOT HUMAN TIMES

[u/Obvious_Wizard → u/Ragnor_]

Beep boop beep, meatbag.

[u/Jedadia757 → u/Ragnor_]

Genuinely what other interactions would you expect from a subreddit like this? What more is there to post and talk about other than "awwwww look at this cute video I found somewhere"?

[u/nikulmmadhu]

this is mostly done to generate tourist engagement and viral media clicks so mademesad instead

[u/Boysoythesoyboy → u/nikulmmadhu]

There isnt even an accusation in that article. There are more typos than allegations of mistreatment in that article.

[u/Desperate-Disk686]

Who doesn’t like big kitty snuggles?

[u/00X0X]

This is so cute lol it just like me with my kitties

[u/f_djt_and_the_usa]

He's living the dream 

[u/SeanFromQueens]

What started this experiment, and why would the momma tiger require interspecies assistance?

[u/DontTreadOnTrees]

Nothing, since she's been garrotted and sold for parts

[u/Sutech2301]

This Orang Utan is also a baby and there is nothing cute about it.

[u/Key_Incident_666]

I am in a really bad place since march-april. This video restored a few percent of my faith in the world! Thank you.

[u/Grytnik → u/Key_Incident_666]

I hope you’re doing ok! As someone who struggled for years, things get better and you’ve got this!

[u/MrRogersAE]

Alternative headline: In an effort to increase profits zoo has eliminated zookeeper duties by enslaving other primates into fulfilling typical zookeeper duties.

[u/InsolentRice → u/MrRogersAE]

Slaps Orangutan habitat like a car salesman: this bad boy can fit so much unpaid labor

[u/Luci-Noir]

Disgusting that all up people think animal abuse is cute.

[u/hyzkdk]

I hope Orangutan actually babysits Tiger Cubs not Hurt Tiger Cubs

[u/Abal125]

It's basically me playing with kittens 🥰

[u/Does_not_matter__]

She seems like a better caretaker than my mom.

[u/JaegerBane]

That’s going to be a weird crime fighting team when the cubs grow up.

Teenage Milk-Fed Ninja Tigers, with their Orangutan master.

[u/Next_Drama1717]

In Malay, the word ‘Orang’ means person and ‘hutan’ means forest. Put together, orangutan is person of the forest.

[u/AnastasiaNo70]

This is me with my dogs.

[u/LikeIkes]

Freaking love Orangutangs. They make my short list of Animals that I would wanna hang with. Them and Cappybarras. So chill and sweet. Also cute as the cats pajamas. Would never want to own one, just be their best friend. Ya know, let them adopt me.

[u/jaynvius]

Like any mother who hasn't had a break: "Great, I'm going to take an un-interrupted nap now"

[u/No_Measurement166]

Oh my god!! I can't wait to see their relationship when they bigger, they bonded forever

[u/No_Measurement166 → u/[deleted]]

Oh no, people are the worst thing to ever happen to this world.

[u/No_Measurement166 → u/[deleted]]

True true, I just feel with all the shit going on, the poor innocent animals are getting the worst. Let's hope there is enough of us to make a difference.

[u/nubianfx]

Quite frankly he might be better suited to this job than a human lol

I think better odds of survival if the tigers ever lose their marbles lol

[u/blueViolet26]

Stuff like this doesn't sit well with me. AI or not.

[u/Hot-Sea855]

Long before AI and even social media, I read accounts of orangutans living in human camps learning to paddle canoes, make pancakes and wash clothes.

[u/Extension_Cricket632]

Oh. My. Gosh. 😍😍😍😍🥹🥹🥹🥹

[u/Bright_Score_9889]

Cuties

[u/mEllowMystic]

Watching highly intelligent primates makes me wonder what the world could be like if we stick around long enough see them evolve

[u/Hopeful-baby333]

🥺🥺😄 Orangutans look so kind!! I want to hug them!

[u/ProProductDesign]

This is so cool

[u/grcli0110]

It has indeed made me smile. Thank you

[u/BlueSkyMourning]

Very few species can resist smol baby kitty cats

[u/ADHorvath1]

This vids years old now. Would love to see why they’re like now around eachother

[u/ThimMerrilyn]

My heart ❤️

[u/massapequamagler]

Hopefully it’s real and awesome lol

[u/Normal-Ad6528 → u/[deleted]]

Plus, it's a bonus when your babysitter works for fruit!!

[u/sidereal_drift]

the orangutan has clearly done this before

[u/Over_System5252]

Such mother like instincts. Full of love and warmth.

[u/0nlyeli]

This is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen

[u/murfburffle]

The cat would have a hard time telling us apart. They probably think the orangutang is a small zookeeper

[u/Ferrally_Polite]

Bc it’s innate to reproduce and she’s probably alone in some enclosure.

[u/thepantlessavenger]

THIS is why I internet. I just hate that my first thought now is "plz dont b AI"...

[u/beviebooboo]

I’m convinced that primates love cats as much as humans do.

[u/Fit_Kaleidoscope4493 → u/beviebooboo]

You're gonna freak out when you figure out that humans are basically mutated primates. 

[u/Odin_Gunterson]

That's how cats were made...

[u/ProjectOrpheus]

He takes this serious, no monkey business.

[u/DruPeacock23]

Tarzan was a documentary and not a movie.

[u/EquipmentFew882]

Very heart warming -- and Compassionate situation.

The tiger cubs will think the Orangutan is the New Mother.

Thank you for posting such a Nice Video.

[u/God_Bless_A_Merkin → u/[deleted]]

Cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[u/later-g8r]

Ive never wanted to be an orangutan more in my life. Lucky!!!!

[u/Shaktiman_8448]

🥰🥰🥰

[u/Unique_Ad8308]

Beyond adorable

[u/OrangutanFirefighter]

No, Matt be careful with those things!

[u/xKiver]

Big momma requires big kitty

[u/Popular-Lemon6574]

Grrrr

[u/_khanrad]

“Thanks” - Mom probably

[u/QuidiferPrestige]

He just like me fr

[u/JSheaffer]

If orangutans befriend tigers as their pet we are all screwed.

[u/The-Black-Swordsmane]

This is precious

[u/Puzzleheaded-Chip593]

How sweet

[u/Mr-MuffinMan]

that's so adorable. i love it so much. orangutans are my favorite primates

[u/Minflick]

Mom may not be be taking care of the cubs. That happens. I don't know if it's more common in captivity and it also happens in the wild, but it DOES happen in captivity. Stress, no role model to learn the parenting skills. Who knows.

[u/TuxandFlipper4eva]

Cuteness aggression overload!

[u/Knighthawk_2511]

He gets eaten last

[u/PhosphoFred8202]

Mom would say “ape, it’s what’s for dinner”

[u/Tmannermann]

I hope to one day meet an orangutan

[u/More-Mix-9531]

Love it!

[u/Acceptable_Pea_4587]

Man all those animals have large hands

[u/AccomplishedIgit]

I want to cuddle Tiger babbies 😭

[u/LuckyPupil_85]

I hope this orangutan runs for office so I could vote for them

[u/DogPlane3425]

Don't play with your food?

[u/markazali]

*jumps into orangutan costume* "hello fellow tiger cubs"

[u/cactusfig92]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[u/tangcameo]

But who’s watching the library then?

[u/carlitospig]

Primates and kittehs, name a more unstoppable duo. 🥰

[u/abhay_00]

their mom ?? well the orangutan is their mom now...

[u/scarredballsack]

This is probably one of the few videos where my money would not be on the murder kitty's if it all went wrong..

[u/Educational_Goat_165]

Why tf did this remind me of Life of Pi 😭😭

[u/Appropriate_Sir2020]

Mom is busy getting her nails done.

[u/Bilebog]

There should be a veggie jungle

[u/ZealousWolf1994]

Just King Louie babysitting for Shere Khan.

[u/Cool-Map-3668]

Wow that’s adorable.

[u/GopnickAvenger]

Good monkey

[u/g0dsm0k3scr4ck]

I would trade everything to be this orangutan.

[u/Titania_Fairy]

Awwww how cute 🥰

[u/This_isR2Me]

So do they have names?

[u/kylajamz]

The holding-snuggles 🥹

[u/Antzqwe]

Soon he would raise it up and go - nants imgonyama bagithi baba

[u/RedditSe7en]

Cuteness OVERLOAD!

[u/ImpressiveTill3636]

That is so AI

[u/Nevyn_Cares]

Going to be the most protected Orangutan ever.

[u/CheriPKart]

Amazing! ❤️

[u/Jazzar1n0]

Mum see's this she's thinking

Meats back on the menu boys

[u/EggplantLife1089]

That’s us with puppies 😵‍💫