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Chinese zoo denies its sun bears are humans in disguise

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10 months ago

August 1, 2023

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Hangzhou zoo in eastern China has denied speculations that some of its bears may actually be humans dressed in costumes

A video showing a sun bear standing on its hind legs had caused social media users to question its authenticity, suggesting it might be a human impersonating the bear due to its slender legs and fur folds.

However, the zookeepers issued a statement clarifying that the bear was indeed real and not a hoax.

They emphasised that Malayan bears, like the one in the video, are petite and the smallest bears in the world.

To debunk the human impersonation theory further, a spokesperson for the zoo explained in an audio recording that it would be impossible for a person in a bear suit to withstand the extreme summer temperatures.

He assured the public that such deception would not occur in a state-run facility.

In response to previous incidents of animals being misrepresented in Chinese zoos, the zoo employee arranged visits for reporters to witness the bears firsthand.

Sun bears typically stand at most 1.3m tall on their hind legs, much smaller than other bear species like grizzlies, which can reach up to 2.8m.

There have been allegations that other Chinese zoos dyed their dogs to look like wolves or African cats, and painted their donkeys to look like zebras.

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European elections loom: the rise of the far-right

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2 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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What can we expect from the upcoming European elections?

Euro Bloch is a comprehensive program designed to highlight the breadth of topics and issues within the EU political landscape. It offers insightful analysis within the evolving framework of relations between the European Union and Australia/Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Natanael Bloch.

Next month’s EU elections are looming, with the far-right gaining traction. In this episode, Natanael is joined by Professor Bruce Wilson, Director of EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT University. #EURO BLOCH

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Will the U.S. approve MDMA therapy?

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11 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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MDMA is a drug commonly known as molly or ecstasy.

Some medical professionals say it can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder — which is why a group has been fighting to get MDMA legalized as a prescription drug.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application to use MDMA to treat PTSD. The agency is expected to announce its ruling as soon as August.

Anna Silman, a features correspondent with Business Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #drugs #MDMA #MDMATherapy #business #pharmaceutical

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Apple responds to crushing iPad Pro criticism

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23 hours ago

May 14, 2024

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Apple issued an apology following backlash over a recent advertisement for the latest iPad Pro.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – Painted Panda dogs confuse zoo goers, luxury Police cars cruise the roads, Siri meets up with ChatGpt and Apple’s “Crush” iPad ad faces overwhelming backlash.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending