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by RedAuburn 633 days ago
worth noting that they aren't marketing them as real pandas, but as a sort of attraction (with signs labelling them as painted dogs)
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Adding a quote from the article: “We are called Panda Dogs, a pet dog that looks like a panda, dyed and dressed up by Chow Chow. We are gentle, smart, friendly, cute and adorable!” the sign says.

The zoo’s manager, surnamed Huang, said the dogs are one of its top attractions.

“You can see by our name, we are ‘Strange Animals and Cute Pets Paradise,’” she told state-affiliated outlet Sichuan Observation. “These are Chow Chow dogs being painted (as pandas), as this is part of our specialties.”

> they aren't marketing them as real pandas, but as a sort of attraction

Is Sam Bankman-Fried doing zoos now?