China: Giraffe struggles to reach carrot held by Chinese visitor.

Shandong, China - April 28, 2026 On April 29, 2026, in Shandong, located in eastern China, a video recorded a giraffe reaching toward a carrot held by a visitor. The giraffe stretched its head forward and extended its long tongue to get the food. The visitor, however, held the carrot tightly and did not immediately let go. The giraffe kept licking and reaching, trying repeatedly to pull the carrot away. The scene continued for some time, with the giraffe’s tongue moving back and forth while the visitor still kept the carrot in hand. The animal appeared to be working hard for a simple snack. Chinese viewers criticized the behavior and said the visitor should have released the carrot sooner.