On December 1, 2024, in Sichuan Province, located in southwestern China, a video captured a surprising moment at a zoo when a zookeeper discovered a pelican attempting to swallow two guinea pigs.

The large bird’s beak appeared noticeably puffed up, prompting the zookeeper to inspect it. Upon prying open the pelican’s beak, the two small guinea pigs managed to escape unharmed. The zookeeper then firmly pulled the pelican aside, seemingly scolding it for its unusual choice of snack.

The video amused Chinese netizens, with many joking that the pelican was trying to "eat its coworkers." Others commented on the bird’s guilty expression, comparing it to a child caught sneaking food before dinner.