<p>A Chinese zoo has been asked to clear the speculations about their bizarre-looking ‘pandas’. Shanwei Zoo in China has admitted that the pandas are painted chow-chow dogs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chinese zoo visitors are barking mad after knowing that the&nbsp;alleged pandas they excitedly visited were just dogs painted to look like pandas. They were excited to see the pandas advertised but were left puzzled after the bears began barking and panting in their enclosure. The footage of these animals quickly went viral all over the internet, and everybody concluded that there were no real pandas. &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="es">Estos "pandas" ladran...🐼🐶<br />
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No es broma, un zoológico en China se vio obligado a reconocer que los pandas en realidad eran perritos chow chow debido a que comenzaron a ladrar. <a href="https://t.co/egmzZHPd4B">pic.twitter.com/egmzZHPd4B</a></p>
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<p>The zoo initially tried to claim that the obvious dogs were a breed of panda dogs. As zoo goers and people watching it online refused to accept the claim, the zoo was forced to agree that they had dyed two chow-chow- a popular dog originating from the country. Chow-chows are known for their distinctive lion-like mane and are one of the oldest breeds in the country.</p>

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<p>Unsurprisingly, the enraged visitors are demanding their money back from the zoo, which says it is home to exotic and rare animals. However, it is not the first time a zoo in China has tried to do a similar scam. In May, Taizhou Zoo also tried a similar activity by painting several dogs in black and white. When the authorities were asked about the scam, a representative said, “There are no panda bears at the zoo, and we wanted to do this as a result.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many furious locals and animal rights groups have slammed the act as animal cruelty. Dying an animal’s fur can be dangerous and fatal. Some animals can sustain serious burns or maybe die due to the deadly toxins in the dye.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said on their website, “No animal has a natural desire or need to be dyed, pierced, tattooed, mutilated, or modified in any other way to appeal to humans’ aesthetic preferences.” It further added, “Forcing an animal to endure this kind of suffering isn’t trendy — it’s abusive.”<br />
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A Chinese zoo has been asked to clear the speculations about their bizarre-looking ‘pandas’. Shanwei Zoo in China has admitted that the pandas are painted chow-chow dogs.

A Chinese zoo has been asked to clear the speculations about their bizarre-looking ‘pandas’. Shanwei Zoo in China has admitted that the pandas are painted chow-chow dogs. Chinese zoo visitors are barking mad after knowing that the alleged pandas they excitedly visited were just dogs painted to look like pandas. They were excited to see the pandas advertised but were left puzzled after the bears began barking and panting in their enclosure. The footage of these animals quickly went viral all over the internet, and everybody concluded that there were no real pandas. Estos "pandas" ladran...🐼🐶 No es broma, un zoológico en China se vio obligado a reconocer que los pandas en realidad eran perritos chow chow debido a que comenzaron a ladrar. pic.twitter.com/egmzZHPd4B — DDC+ (@DDConfianza) September 19, 2024 × The zoo initially tried to claim that the obvious dogs were a breed of panda dogs. As zoo goers and people watching it online refused to accept the claim, the zoo was forced to agree that they had dyed two chow-chow- a popular dog originating from the country. Chow-chows are known for their distinctive lion-like mane and are one of the oldest breeds in the country. Also read| ‘Strong evidence’ hints COVID-19 originated from Wuhan market| Unsurprisingly, the enraged visitors are demanding their money back from the zoo, which says it is home to exotic and rare animals. However, it is not the first time a zoo in China has tried to do a similar scam. In May, Taizhou Zoo also tried a similar activity by painting several dogs in black and white. When the authorities were asked about the scam, a representative said, “There are no panda bears at the zoo, and we wanted to do this as a result.” Many furious locals and animal rights groups have slammed the act as animal cruelty. Dying an animal’s fur can be dangerous and fatal. Some animals can sustain serious burns or maybe die due to the deadly toxins in the dye. Also Read| Antarctica's 'doomsday glacier' might completely vanish by 23rd century| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said on their website, “No animal has a natural desire or need to be dyed, pierced, tattooed, mutilated, or modified in any other way to appeal to humans’ aesthetic preferences.” It further added, “Forcing an animal to endure this kind of suffering isn’t trendy — it’s abusive.” (with inputs from agencies)

Chinese Zoo admits ‘pandas’ are just painted Chow-Chow dogs, Check Video

<p>The world may have its share of issues with Chinese communist leaders who run the world's second-biggest economy. But everyone appears to love the incredibly adorable creatures that pandas are. Contemporary International Relations are filled with examples of Panda Diplomacy when Beijing deployed these cute animals to the countries of its choice as goodwill gestures in zoos for better people-to-people ties.</p>

<p>But now a Chinese zoo has simply coloured dogs and&nbsp;dubbed them&nbsp;'panda dogs'.</p>

<p>The Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu province, located over 1,000 km south of Beijing, has become the centre of attention since May 1 with the introduction of two creatures dubbed "panda dogs".</p>

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<p>These furry attractions, resembling giant pandas, have both delighted and perplexed visitors.</p>

<p>Videos circulating on the internet have stirred confusion among netizens, with some mistaking the panda dogs for actual pandas and others questioning whether "panda dog" is a legitimate breed. Despite their striking resemblance to giant pandas, some observers noted peculiar behaviour,&nbsp;such as head shaking.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Heartwarming footage offers glimpses of bonds between Panda mom &amp; cubs</strong></p>

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<p>According to local reports, the panda dogs are, in fact, Chow Chows meticulously groomed and dyed to mimic the appearance of their larger bamboo-munching counterparts. An information board at the enclosure clarifies that panda dogs are not a distinct breed but rather pet dogs subjected to grooming techniques or born with natural coat patterns resembling pandas.</p>

<p>The zoo's initiative has proven successful in drawing crowds, according to media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the revelation that the captivating creatures were dogs and not pandas has come as a surprise to many.</p>

<p>Some people online have raised concerns about the welfare of the dyed Chow Chows. In response, the Taizhou Zoo assured the public that the dyeing process is harmless.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The world may have its share of issues with Chinese communist leaders who run the world's second-biggest economy. But everyone appears to love the incredibly adorable creatures that pandas are.

The world may have its share of issues with Chinese communist leaders who run the world's second-biggest economy. But everyone appears to love the incredibly adorable creatures that pandas are. Contemporary International Relations are filled with examples of Panda Diplomacy when Beijing deployed these cute animals to the countries of its choice as goodwill gestures in zoos for better people-to-people ties. But now a Chinese zoo has simply coloured dogs and dubbed them 'panda dogs'. The Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu province, located over 1,000 km south of Beijing, has become the centre of attention since May 1 with the introduction of two creatures dubbed "panda dogs". Also read | Spy balloon, Panda diplomacy: US-China ties in 2023 entered a phase of 21st century cold war These furry attractions, resembling giant pandas, have both delighted and perplexed visitors. Videos circulating on the internet have stirred confusion among netizens, with some mistaking the panda dogs for actual pandas and others questioning whether "panda dog" is a legitimate breed. Despite their striking resemblance to giant pandas, some observers noted peculiar behaviour, such as head shaking. Also watch | Heartwarming footage offers glimpses of bonds between Panda mom & cubs × According to local reports, the panda dogs are, in fact, Chow Chows meticulously groomed and dyed to mimic the appearance of their larger bamboo-munching counterparts. An information board at the enclosure clarifies that panda dogs are not a distinct breed but rather pet dogs subjected to grooming techniques or born with natural coat patterns resembling pandas. The zoo's initiative has proven successful in drawing crowds, according to media reports. But the revelation that the captivating creatures were dogs and not pandas has come as a surprise to many. Some people online have raised concerns about the welfare of the dyed Chow Chows. In response, the Taizhou Zoo assured the public that the dyeing process is harmless. (With inputs from agencies)

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Chinese Zoo admits ‘pandas’ are just painted Chow-Chow dogs, Check Video

Cuteness overdose! Chinese zoo paints Chow Chow dogs to pass them off as pandas