Controversial Stunt in Chinese Zoo: Dogs Painted Orange and Black to Resemble Tigers
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January 30, 2025 21:00
taizhou, china - A Chinese zoo faces backlash after painting dogs to look like tigers, sparking social media outrage.
Unveiling a Controversial Stunt
The Qinhu Bay Forest Animal Kingdom in China has sparked controversy for painting dogs to resemble tigers. A video shared on Douyin showed a young chowchow dog with black and orange stripes, attempting to mimic a tiger.
Social media users quickly saw through the disguise and identified the animals as dogs. Following inquiries from local media, the zoo admitted to the stunt, claiming it was a 'joke' and that the dogs were professionally painted without any risk to their health.