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Hangzhou Zoo in China denies claims that their sun bears are humans dressed in costume after a video of a bear standing on its hind legs and waving went viral. Despite the denial, tourists have been flocking to the zoo to see for themselves. Chinese media will be given access to the bears to confirm their identity. The sun bear is the world's smallest bear species and is native to Southeast Asia.
The Hangzhou Zoo in China has denied rumors that its sun bears are actually humans dressed in animal costumes. The controversy arose after photos and videos of a sun bear named Angela standing on her hind legs went viral, leading some internet users to question her identity. In a statement, the zoo emphasized that Angela is a real bear and not a human imposter. Sun bears, named for the golden patches of fur on their chests, are omnivores and grow to be about half the size of an American black bear.