An influencer has been unceremoniously slapped in the face by a testy cheetah in a video that has left social media users outraged.
YouTuber, Nouman Hassan has over 12 million followers online.
The content creator reportedly keeps several wild animals as pets, including tigers, snakes, a crocodile, and the aforementioned big cat.
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In the video, Nouman can be seen sitting on a sofa with another man, not identified, with the cheetah parked between them.
The influencer then begins petting the cheetah on its head.
However, the animal appears agitated and slaps its owner in the face and hisses as the influencer jumps off the couch.
Nouman, from Pakistan, laughs as he walks away and shows off the scratch to the camera.
The incident has been slammed by fans online, as reported by What’s The Jam.
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Hiba said: “The cheapest tackiest classless ppl in the world are those who keep WILDLIFE as house pets. Money can’t buy class or morals.”
Kristoff commented: “Smiling but crying deep inside, walking away was the best option.”
Zayn said: “Move away and cry, that’s better.”
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Anne added: “Don’t keep wild animals as pets! They deserve to be free!”
Qua wrote: “He better be lucky he didn’t bite him after that.”
Chris commented: “They will be cat food one day.”
Gerald added: “Well done. I don’t know what’s the craze of these people wanting to raise wild animals at home.”
The video also drew attention to the controversial auction held by the Lahore Safari Zoo last year, where Nouman was reportedly going to purchase several lions.
Other posts on the influencer’s page show him hugging a tiger and sitting in an enclosure with lion cubs.
He also poses with his leopard in several shots on the sofa, with the animal wearing a lead.
