These piglets thought a fully grown tiger were their mother!

The incident happened in a zoo in California

This is among the rare scenes you will come across. A fully grown tigress takes care of piglets as if they were her own. The incident happened in a zoo in California when a tiger was heartbroken after her cubs died during delivery. So, the zoo officials in an attempt to light up the mood of the tigress, send piglets into her cage.

And surprising everyone, the piglets ran to the tigress and cuddled her. However, they were wrapped in tiger skins so fool the tigress to make them look like cubs. (Also Read: This green tree frog and a python are an unusual cool pair of friends!)

However, it is also said that the story is a rumour and the zoo officials in a attempt to gain popularity has pulled out a stunt. It is also said that it is a common practice in zoos where veterinarians suggest zoo authorities about such adoptions.

Many such incidents of rare friendships blooming between animals of different species were reported recently. A green tree frog and a python were yet another combination that grabbed many eye balls on the social media. (Image Credits: Dailymail)