China Zoo Responds to Claims of Bear Being a Person in a Costume

Zoo Controversy: Bear or Person?

A zoo in China is facing controversy after a video went viral, suggesting that one of their bears was actually a person dressed in a costume. The video showed a sun bear standing on its hind legs, appearing very humanlike from behind. The zoo, located in the province of Zhejiang, has since insisted that their bears are real. Images of the bear have caused speculation and debate among viewers.

Zoo's Response: Angela the Bear

Hangzhou Zoo recently posted a message on its official social media account, written from the perspective of a bear named Angela. The post addressed the misconception that Angela is not a real bear and clarified that she is a Malayan sun bear, not a black bear or a dog. The zoo expressed frustration at people thinking Angela is too small to be a bear and emphasized her true identity.

Viral Video and Conspiracy Theories

A video of a bear standing in Hangzhou, China, has gone viral on social media, sparking conspiracy theories that it was actually a human in a bear suit. The zoo where the bear is located has released a statement in the bear's voice, clarifying that it is indeed a Malayan sun bear. The video has gained significant attention online.

Bear's Humanlike Behavior

A video of a sun bear standing on its hind legs has gone viral on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. Many viewers were amazed by the bear's ability to stand for a long time and thought it looked like a human in a costume wearing baggy pants.

In the footage, a bear is seen interacting with tourists, even appearing to wave at one point. The bear then sits down and walks away on all fours. Additionally, there is a comment from someone on X about how to fix a wrinkle in a seat of pants.

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Tweet and Unique Appearance of Sun Bears

The tweet by derek guy (@dieworkwear) on July 31, 2023 includes a photo of a Sun Bear and a comment about how they resemble people dressed up in bear costumes. The tweet seems to be highlighting the unique appearance of Sun Bears.

"Coke" Bear's Unusual Behavior

In a recent incident, a real-life bear broke into a car and consumed 69 sodas. The incident took place on August 2, 2023, and was reported by Carolyn Velociraptor on Twitter. The bear, often referred to as the "Coke" bear, gained attention for its unusual behavior.