Malay bear!, Is the standing and waving "black bear" disguised as a human? Hangzhou Zoo response: This is a "popular" real bear tourist | black bear | Malay bear
The Malay bears in Hangzhou Zoo never imagined
I will become popular on the internet in this way
According to media reports:
On July 27th, a netizen posted a video claiming that
The black bear at Hangzhou Zoo is suspected to be played by humans
In the video, the "black bear" stands and interacts with tourists
The netizen said, "Why is Black Bear so popular among people?"
This video has sparked heated discussions on the internet
Netizens leave comments and comments one after another
Someone said
"The wrinkles on the lower body do look a bit like a jacket."
Video screenshot.
Some people also say that
"Can this suspicion be further outrageous?"
On July 29th, staff from Hangzhou Zoo stated that
It's definitely not someone pretending
I can't bear it even if I put on a fur coat at 40 ° C high temperature
The video mistakenly states that it is a "black bear"
Actually, it's a Malay bear
It is the smallest type of bear in the world
Belonging to small bear animals
Bears all have the ability to stand
Especially the bears in the wild
I always stand up during fights
And Malay bears have a milder temperament
Standing up may be interacting with tourists
In February this year, netizens captured Malay bears standing up and interacting with tourists. Today, Hangzhou Zoo responded once again
I posted a cute "debunking"
Let me emphasize again to everyone:
It's a Malay bear
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Currently, there are three types of bears in Hangzhou Zoo
Black Bear, Brown Bear, and Malay Bear
And each area has clear signage and introduction signs
Malay bears are about the same height and size as big dogs
Generally, the body length is 110-150 centimeters
Average weight 55 kilograms
Compared to brown bears, their body size is quite petite
The patterns on their chests are also different
The black bear has a white crescent shaped "V" pattern on its chest
And the Malay bear's chest is adorned with a prominent "U" - shaped stripe
The stripes are mostly light brown yellow and yellow white in color
From a distance, it looks like a small sun
Black bear. There is a V-shaped plaque on the chest.
The Malay bear has a U-shaped patch on its chest. There are currently a total of
One male, one female, two Malay bears
One is called Mainland, and the other is called Angela
It's a loving couple
They all came to Hangzhou Zoo in 2020
Malay bear couple in the same frame. In addition to being able to stand, they also have a special skill
It's just that the tongue is exceptionally long, up to 30 centimeters in length
Likes to lick honey with the tongue
The food is mixed with termites and bird eggs
Small rodents and plant fruits, etc
The sense of smell is very sensitive
More than 100 times stronger than humans
No hibernation period
Malay bears are not only found in Malaysia, Vietnam
Activities in Southeast Asia and South Asia, including Thailand
There are also footprints in Yunnan and Xizang
The Malay bear is one of the most precious and rare species in the world
Listed as vulnerable by the World Conservation Union
National first-class key protected wildlife
Finally, Hangzhou Zoo reminds:
Please do not feed animals indiscriminately
