If you’re going to fly a drone over a Siberian Tiger habitat, you’d better have quick reflexes. Meant to help them get more exercise, the drone was no match for their hunting skills.
Via CCTV+ News:
The group proceeded to tear the drone apart, with one literally chewing on the gadget as if it was a bird of prey. Unlike a bird, the drone started to give off smoke, which scared off the surrounding tigers. Staff members of the park in a well-protected vehicle then went to pick up the remains of the drone. This drone chasing is becoming more popular among these well-nourished tigers in the habitat. Don’t worry. With the exercise they’re getting from these chases, and more importantly, the approach of spring so the tigers don’t need to hoard as many calories, experts predict that they will once again be lean and mean in about two months.
Update: apparently this facility is heavily criticized.
• Chubby Siberian tigers hunt electronic bird of prey (YouTube / CCTV+)