News Snapshot:
A zoo in eastern China has denied suggestions that some of its bears were people dressed in costume after videos of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs — and looking uncannily human — went viral, fuelling rumours and conspiracy theories on Chinese social media. In a statement written from the perspective of a sun bear named “Angela”, officials from Hangzhou zoo said people “didn’t understand” the species. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Video of sun bear at zoo in China leaves Sunrise hosts in stitches. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus...
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August 2, 2023
06:47
Tourists flock to Chinese zoo to see ‘human-like’ bear as rumour of staff in costume spreads
Source: abc.net.au
August 2, 2023
00:07
Chinese zoo forced to deny that some of its bears are ‘humans in disguise’
Source: buzz.ie
August 1, 2023
19:15
Our bears are real, a Chinese zoo says, denying they are ‘humans in disguise’
Source: boston.com
August 1, 2023
17:01
Angela, the ‘fake’ bear: Zoo in China attracting 20,000 visitors a day after video goes viral
Source: news.sky.com
August 1, 2023
15:18
Bizarre video of sun bears wearing ‘baggy trousers’ in Chinese zoo has internet convinced they’re HUMANS in costume
Source: thesun.ie
August 1, 2023
11:06
Hangzhou Zoo bear: Photo goes viral after internet users believe bear is man in a costume
Source: perthnow.com.au
July 31, 2023
14:31
Our bears are real, a Chinese zoo says, denying they are ‘humans in disguise’
Source: bradfordtoday.ca
