Chinese Zoo Denies Claims That Viral Video Shows Bear Is Human In Costume

• A video of a sun bear standing upright at Hangzhou Zoo in China went viral, leading to accusations that it was a human in a bear costume.
• The zoo repeatedly denied the claims, stating that the bear is a real sun bear, a small Southeast Asian species that often stands on hind legs.
• Experts confirmed the bear's authenticity, explaining the sun bear's anatomy and behavior.
• Despite the denials, the conspiracy theory persisted, fueled by the bear's realistic appearance.
• The controversy boosted the zoo's attendance as people flocked to see the bear for themselves.

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