It comes after photos circulated online of a bear with slender hind legs.
A zoo in China has been forced to deny suggestions some of its bears might be people in costumes after photos of the animals standing like humans circulated online.
The sun bears from Malaysia, are smaller than other bears and look different but are the real thing, the Hangzhou Zoo in eastern China said on social media.
Speculation began online after photos circulated showing one standing upright on slender hind legs.
Madness Leads First Line-Up Announcement For Award Winning Laois Festival
July's Forest Fest will be the fifth renewal of the event.
Mental Health Charity Urges People To Consider Alcohol Free Christmas
Turn2Me's CEO Fiona O'Malley says it will encourage a more inclusive celebration.
Green Schools and EirGrid Host Electricity Workshops For Students
Green-Schools is an initiative of FEE (the Foundation for Environmental Education).
Offaly Journalist Recognised As Podcast Wins News & Current Affairs Award
The first ever All Ireland Podcast Awards took place last night.
Communities Invited to Apply for New Peatlands and Natura Grants
Closing date for submission of applications is 9th January 2026
Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards Celebrate The Best In Local Food, Drink, And Tourism
The winners were announced at a sold out gala event in Offaly last night.
Laois Choir Strikes Gold At Pride Of Place Awards
The Timahoe Male Choir took home the prize last Friday.
Country Music Night To Take Place In Laois
The event takes place in Durrow on Saturday evening.
Offaly Blogger Shares Cost Saving Christmas Gift Tips
Offaly's Caz Mooney runs irishbudgeting.com and shares her top advice.
Midlands Pride Festival Kicks Off Today
Heartlands Pride 2025 will take place from the 7th - 9th of November.
Half A Million Granted For Midlands Outdoor Recreation Projects
Nature and tourism amenities in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath are in line for new funding.
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
