Stray Chinese cats go viral after turning park pond into self-service fish buffet

The cats were filmed calmly and skilfully catching koi fish from a decorative pond at Jiangsu Garden Expo Park in China, moving with the confidence of experienced hunters.

In the video, one cat waits patiently at the water’s edge before striking and pulls out a huge fish. The entire process takes only seconds. Another scene shows the other feline catching a fish, while a third cat stands nearby observing with curiosity.

The footage quickly spread online after it emerged earlier this month (February), with viewers joking that the cats had found their own “all-you-can-eat restaurant.”

Many praised their intelligence and hunting skills, while others were simply amused by how effortlessly the cats caught the fish.

Park staff later confirmed that the cats are strays and are not kept or fed by the park. Officials said they have no plans to interfere with the animals’ behaviour, explaining that hunting is a natural instinct for cats and that the animals roam freely.

When asked whether the koi being caught was a concern, staff responded that if the cats are able to catch the fish, it is simply their own ability. They added that the situation is being observed but does not currently pose a problem.

The viral fame has attracted curious visitors hoping to see the cats in action, though staff have urged people not to disturb or feed them.

The cats, meanwhile, remain unfazed by the attention and continue their routine by the pond.

Story: AsiaWire