M'sians Express Concern Over Viral ‘Chonky’ Black Panther, Zoo Negara Assures the Animal Is Well Cared For

The short 15-second clip, posted by user @oldmonkeyalkaff, showed the large cat lounging in its enclosure. The animal was also seen rolling in the grass as it basked in the sun.

As of this writing, the video has garnered over two million views. While many netizens found the black panther adorable due to its unusually large size, others voiced concern over the animal’s apparent obesity.

“If the caption didn’t state it was a black panther, I would have thought it was a bear.”

“Does the enclosure beside the black panther’s belong to the hippos? I’m afraid it might be influenced by the size of the hippos," commented another user.

Following the viral video, Zoo Negara responded in the comment section regarding the issue:

“Thank you so much to everyone for the concern. Don’t worry, our team of vets is taking care of Apoh with love. We’re giving Apoh the best care and are observing him closely. We appreciate the encouraging words to help Apoh reach his ideal weight.”