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Primary consequence for Shanwei Zoo due to 'panda dogs' incident by March 31, 2025?
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Chinese Zoo in Shanwei Admits 'Pandas' Are Painted Chow Chow Dogs
Sep 20, 2024, 02:30 PM
A Chinese zoo in Shanwei has admitted that its panda exhibit featured dogs painted to resemble pandas. The deception was uncovered after visitors noticed the 'pandas' panting and barking. The zoo initially tried to claim the animals were a rare breed of 'panda dogs' but eventually acknowledged they were chow chow dogs. This incident follows a similar case earlier this year at the Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu province, where dogs were also painted to look like pandas. Viral footage of the painted dogs was shared widely. The zoo stated that the animals were dogs on tickets and signs, but the revelation has sparked outrage and ridicule online. The story was reported via AsiaWire.
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