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2024-09-20 12:07:56 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: B8E608AC4C983EA2B3B37D680465F11CBE8D7542075CBBD5AFAEE212EEB6E87E
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This post is misleading. The zoo intended this as a fun gimmick, not a deception. "The idea to dye them as pandas came from the internet, aiming to boost the zoo's appeal and increase visitor numbers. We've made it clear beforehand that they're not real pandas ..." https://people.com/chinese-zoo-dyes-chow-chow-dogs-to-look-like-pandas-8646638 https://www.newsflare.com/video/644621/fury-erupts-as-chinese-zoo-resorts-to-dyeing-dogs-as-pandas-due-to-lack-of-real-ones#
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