Animals cause a sensation on social networks by default. Their adventures usually generate interest and, in the case where their exploits are loaded with a human component or perform a very human task, they get even more attention.
This is the case of the video that the user Science girl shared on her X account, formerly Twitter, where she has more than 1.7 million followers. The Internet user has rescued a recording of marmota_qh, in which a specimen of this species is seen, completely upright, on two legs waiting to be showered.
This groundhog remains completely still while being wet with the shower phone to be soaped later. She turns around on her own to make the job easier for the caregiver who is doing the task, while she keeps her eye on him. It is this constant observation that has generated sympathy among social networks. "She's charming," they noted.
During the soaping, the groundhog remained absolutely motionless despite the fact that its human companion jokingly stroked it, seeking a reaction from it, but did not get one.
The video has gone viral, accumulating 9.5 million views and a thousand comments. Many Internet users reacted to the groundhog shower with other recordings of these friendly rodents, each one more endearing.
"This groundhog is so adorable and it's clear that he loves every moment of his shower! They help keep his fur clean and free of parasites, which can be a major problem for animals in the wild," noted one internet user. "I absolutely adore how elegant this groundhog is in his shower. It's fascinating to see. Pure elegance in his movement," noted another user.
