Baby Chimpanzee With Braid In Dress, Why Controversy?
Apr 14, 2025
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According to the Hong Kong media South China Morning Post, the Heosung Natural Zoo in Chinyang City, Henan Province, China has an 8-month-old female baby chimpanzee nicknamed 'Chishi'. It monopolizes the popularity of visitors with cute and lovely gestures.
Recently, the zoo created a cuter image by dressing 'Chisi' in a dress and braiding his hair.
Videos have also been posted on social media, lying in a crib or sitting in a stroller, holding the so-called 'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'.
There were also scenes where visitors shook hands with Chishi or carried him in their arms to take pictures.
However, some pointed out that close contact interferes with viral infection and natural physical ability.
One expert argued that chimpanzees have dense fur, so giving them clothes would adversely affect their ability to regulate their body temperature.
They also tend to live in groups, adding that keeping them alone like this can be detrimental to their mental health.
In response, the zoo refuted that it is preventing infection by spraying visitors with disinfectant and bathing Chishi every other day.
In addition, he explained that he was still young and dressed to raise his body temperature, and that his eyes were covered by long hair and braided.
Netizens are saying, "Baby Chishi is so cute. thank the zoo for keeping warm", As the expert warned, the mental health of animals should not be ignored. "I hope the pretty chimpanzee will grow up healthy." give a back reaction.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
