Heartwarming footage shows a British shorthair cat hugging and repeatedly licking a duckling.
The adorable video, shot in Xiaogan City in Hubei Province on June 9, shows the one-year-old cat embracing his tiny duck friend with both of its front legs.
Despite the cat’s frowning complexion, the video shows its love for the duckling.
Clearly the surprising affection between the two animals is mutual.
Another clip shows the duckling stretching its neck to kiss the cat on the mouth and attract its attention.
Owner Xiao Yi said the cat and the duck are best friends.
Despite the cat’s frowning complexion, the video shows its love for the duckling, bought by the owner a few weeks before
Owner Xiao Yi said the cat and the duck are best friends and have struck up a close bond
She said they struck up a close bond after she brought the duckling back home a month ago.
The surprising bond comes despite vets warning pet owners to keep ducklings away from cats.
Others claim that cats see ducks and sucklings as food sources.
