Quite often we meet obese people on the streets. But an identical problem is often found in our smaller brothers. Moreover, fat animals are found not only among pets, obesity also occurs among representatives of the wild.
The fattest orangutan
The weight of an orangutan living in nature ranges from 33 to 80 kg. But in a female named Oshine, body weight reached 98.5 kg. From an early age, the primate lived at home, and his main diet consisted of burgers, sweets and chips.
Oshine's family used food as a deterrent to influence the animal's behavior. When weight problems became apparent, the owners of the thirteen-year-old orangutan decided to take him to a monkey sanctuary. Here, the animal was provided with a strict diet, which included fruits and vegetables, as well as seeds.
Causes of obesity in pets
Domestic fat animals have not surprised anyone for a long time. But many owners of four-legged friends clearly do not understand that the blame for the pet's obesity lies entirely with them. Coming home after a grueling working day, a person is too lazy to spend time jogging with a dog, and nutrition is not given dueattention. The pet adapts to the rhythm of the owner's life and eventually turns into a fat belly. Some people are touched by looking at their pet, calling him a plump or a bun. In fact, obesity is very dangerous for the he alth of the animal, and excess weight only worsens the quality of life of the pet.
Tulle is the fattest pet in the world. Its mass is more than 19 kg. He broke the record of an American competitor named Otto by 1.2 kg.
The fattest felines
Tigers are one of the largest predators in the world, with grace and agility. But even among them there are fat people. So, in the Chinese province of Harbin, several Amur tigers kept in a natural park became very fat during the winter. These fearsome predators now look more like lazy domestic cats.
The he alth condition of the tigers has caused great concern, but the workers of the nature reserve say that the extra pounds gained during the winter are not at all dangerous for these animals. In their natural habitat, Amur tigers live in rather harsh climatic conditions, therefore, in order to painlessly endure severe frosts, predators eat off for the winter. But by summer, these fat animals will be in shape.
Elephants and hippos
In the wild, there are animals that nature has endowed with great weight. These include elephants and hippos. These animals, despite theirdimensions are quite nimble. Few people know that the African elephant, having an average weight of about 6 tons, is able to reach speeds of over 40 km / h. In addition, he is an excellent swimmer, able to move in water for 6 hours at a speed of 1.6 km / h. Elephants are considered one of the smartest animals on the planet. They are easy to train.
Hippos are fat animals that cannot imagine their lives without water. Dimensions and a powerful physique play an important role - they provide safety. Few dare to attack such a giant, and the hippo himself will not hunt, since his lifestyle is sedentary. However, in the event of a threat, the animal can give a worthy rebuff.
