A Chinese zoo has rubbished claims that a Chinese sun bear is a man in a suit has been dismissed by animal experts.
The video viral, showed the peculiar bear standing upright on two legs, revealing its saggy bottom fur and stumpy little legs. However, the official was forced to deny it was a human in a costume.
Even, An animal expert then claims that the Chinese sun bear is a human in a lifelike bear suit, affirming that it is, indeed, a genuine bear.
In the interview with BBC, Ashleigh Marshall, an expert from Chester Zoo clarified, the animal 'is definitely a real bear,' though she acknowledged that sun bears can sometimes 'resemble people in their costumes,' which led to doubts among some zoo visitors.
However, a new video now, from a different angle has emerged, sheds new light on the bizarre story.
New video capture of the zoo's 4-year-old sun bear, named Angela, has caused further doubt. In the footage, the bear appears to wave at the curious onlookers who have gathered to see the mysterious mammal.
Marshall also points out the folds on the sun bear's back, which led some skeptical viewers to suspect a human in an ill-fitting costume.
However, it is actually to help protect the bear from predators. The loose skin enables the bear to "turn around" and defend itself effectively if faced with an attack
Hangzhou Zoo addressed the wild allegations in a statement on Monday, purportedly in the voice of Angela, the bear seen standing up and staring at bemused-looking visitors.
The story has circulated worldwide, leading to a 30 percent jump in visitors to the zoo itself
Watching the video below:
