A video of a black bear at Hangzhou Zoo in China has taken the internet by storm. The viral footage shows the bear standing on its two hind legs on the edge of a rock feature, engaging with fascinated tourists by playfully waving its paws.
While this spectacle has been a popular tourist attraction, an intriguing debate has arisen about the bear’s true identity. Some netizens argue that the “talented” bear is not a bear at all but a human in a cleverly crafted costume.
Unveiling the Controversy
The video posted by an observant netizen immediately sparked curiosity and raised questions about the authenticity of the bear’s identity.
Hangzhou Daily reported that the individual behind the video firmly believed that the bear was, in fact, a human dressed in a bear costume.
As this speculation gained traction, Hangzhou Zoo issued a denial, countering the claims by stating that the temperature on the day the video was recorded reached a scorching 40 degrees Celsius. They asserted that a person inside a costume would not have been able to withstand such heat.
Human-like Gestures and Skepticism
In the face of the zoo’s defense, some people remained unconvinced and continued to support the idea that the bear was, indeed, a human imitating a bear.
A separate Chinese news outlet, Jimu News, reported on this ongoing skepticism. Observers pointed to the bear’s remarkably human-like movements while standing and waving to visitors.
Additionally, they observed what appeared to be pants-like folds around the bear’s rear when it stood upright.
Commenters on the Jimu article voiced their doubts as well. One commenter noted that the bear’s posture seemed even more upright than that of humans, fueling further intrigue.
Another skeptic claimed that bears’ forelimbs cannot spread out to the sides as the bear in the video was seen doing, further bolstering the “human in a bear suit” theory.
The Unresolved Mystery
As the debate rages on, the mystery surrounding the Hangzhou Zoo bear remains unresolved. The video’s viral nature has undoubtedly added to its intrigue, prompting both skeptics and believers to analyze the footage with fervor.
Whether this enigmatic bear is indeed a human donning a clever disguise or simply an exceptionally talented black bear remains a topic of speculation that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
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