Some netizens suspect that the animal is a new type of panda. Some argue that there are such pandas.
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KRIS MADA
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TAIZHOU, TUESDAY — How disappointed were the visitors to the Taizhou Zoo, in Jiangsu, China. They thought they had seen a new species, the dog panda. Apparently, they were fooled.
Reported by Jiangsu News and broadcasted by various media outlets in different countries on Monday (6/5/2024), the unusual animal caught the attention of visitors throughout early May 2024. They were puzzled as to why there was such a small panda.
Furthermore, the animal cage attracts a lot of visitors. In fact, the cage is one of the busiest locations during Labor Day holiday.
The fur of the animal is black and white, just like the color of a panda's fur. Its fur is also lush, unlike most dog fur. However, the overall appearance of the two animals is very different from that of a panda.
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Fu Bao, a panda at Everland Zoo in Seoul, South Korea, in March 2024.
The presence of the animal has sparked debate among netizens in Jiangsu and its surroundings. Some suspect that there really is a new type of panda, while some are not sure if the animal is one of the panda species.
Finally, the zoo management spoke out. The animal is a chow dogchow. Incidentally, its feathers are black and white and are maintained to bloom. Caring for the fur of the two dogs is like usual care for the fur of a chow-chow dog.
The manager also admitted that it is not possible to maintain pandas in the zoo. The place is not sufficient. Nevertheless, the manager wants an attraction that can attract visitors. The presence of the two dogs became a temporary solution. In fact, the manager decided to keep the two dogs that were mistakenly assumed to be pandas.
The manager insists that they have never stated owning a collection of new panda species. Therefore, the manager doesn't feel guilty. As for those who feel deceived, it's their own fault.
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