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.
Special Screening Of Offaly Film In Esker Arts
Edenderry born Eugene O'Brien's 2007 film Eden, will be showing the screen adaptation.
Antiques Up for Grabs At Midlands Auction This Weekend
With nearly 300 lots on offer, the event features antique ornaments, garden décor and classic cars.
Electric Picnic 2026 Officially Sells Out
A pre-sale event on Monday saw tickets sell out quickly.
A Rapper, A String Quartet, And A Conservationist - Offaly Farm Celebrating Hedgerow Week
Margaret Edgill is putting on a diverse range of cultural events in Daingean this week.
Lovely Laois Festival On This Weekend
The family-friendly festival aims to reunite locals.
Electric Picnic Shutdown: Self-Test Breathalysers Available
The RSA wants people to make sure they're under the limit before getting behind the wheel.
Electric Picnic Countdown: Chappell Roan And Hozier Set To Open EP With A Bang
This year's first night boasts a stellar line-up.
Electric Picnic Countdown: Official Traffic Plan Released
It's as 85,000 concert-goers prepare to gather.
Laois Brewery Warns Fans "Not" To Smuggle IPA Beer Into Electric Picnic
Ballykilcavan Brewery is unable to sell its beer at the festival.
Electric Picnic Countdown: ‘Stradbally is the centre of the world’
Excitement is building ahead of the 2025 renewal of the festival.
Electric Picnic Swears Against Silencing Artists
Festival Republic's Melvin Benn says he's delighted to have Kneecap on this year's lineup.
Electric Picnic Countdown: Stradbally Facing Changeable Weather
Alan O'Reilly is forecasting mixed conditions for the weekend.
Midlands Circus Performer Speaks Out On Laois St Patrick's Day Controversy
Businesses and entertainers went public over the lack of payment.
EP 2026 Tickets On Sale This September
The festival in 2026 will take place from the 28th-30th of August.
Half Of Victims Repaid In Alleged Electric Picnic Ticket Scam
One woman lost €360 despite knowing the accused personally.
Head Of Electric Picnic Speaks Out Over Alleged EP Ticket Fraud
It comes as Gardaí in Laois identified a young woman as the focus of their inquiries.
"Glamorous" Young Woman Identified In Electric Picnic Ticket Scam
Investigating gardaí have identified a woman in her 20's in relation to a widespread scam.
Laois Gardaí Issue Public Warning Over Event Ticket Fraud
Electric Picnic is just a week and half away.
Laois Woman Wins Rose of Tralee 2025
She also wins global travel prize worth €25,000 and a Kia Niro car for a year!
Midlands Roses Taking To The Stage Tonight For 2025 Rose Of Tralee
There's roses representing Laois and Offaly this year.
