- Curious individuals are flocking to a zoo in China to catch a glimpse of an extraordinary Malayan sun bear.
- Videos showcasing the bear standing upright on its hind legs, resembling a human, have sparked a lively debate on the internet.
- Many visitors are driven by the desire to see the bear in person and ascertain whether it is a genuine animal or simply a person dressed in a fur suit.
A Chinese zoo has become a popular attraction as people flock to witness the viral Malayan sun bear and determine whether it is a genuine bear or an individual disguised in a fur suit.
This bear has captured the spotlight at Hangzhou Zoo after photos and videos circulated online, showcasing it standing on its hind legs in a peculiar human-like posture with unique folds on its rear end.
Some visitors have even traveled from distant provinces solely to lay eyes on this bear. One tourist told Hangzhou Television Station, “When we saw the video online, we especially took the high-speed rail from Suzhou just to see this bear. We took an overnight train ride to rush over here. The bear is so cute.”
The Hangzhou Zoo has experienced a significant increase of approximately 30% in daily visitors since the viral photos emerged, confirming the bear’s status as a major draw. Visitors expressed their motives for coming, with one tourist explaining, “I came because I wanted to see what it would look like in real life” and another stating that seeing the bear stand up in the videos seemed surreal.
The viral bear photos have sparked a heated debate on Weibo, a popular social media platform in China, regarding the authenticity of the bear. Some argue that the bear is actually a person wearing a suit due to the visible folds in its pants, while others find it implausible for someone to endure the summer heat in such attire.
The zoo authorities have refuted these claims and released a statement on July 30, shedding light on the bear’s identity. In a playful manner, the statement, written from the bear’s perspective, reads, “Some people think that I’m a human because of the way I stand. It looks like you don’t understand me very well.”
The Hangzhou Zoo representatives have not responded to requests for comment from Insider at this time.
Additional reporting by Matthew Loh.
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