India, Jan. 31 -- A zoo in China has come under criticism after allegedly dyeing Chow Chow dogs black and orange to make them look like tigers. Footage shared on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, shows the dogs inside wooden enclosures with bright orange fur and black stripes, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Despite the zoo's attempt, online viewers were quick to point out the deception. One user questioned, "Isn't that just a dog?" Another joked, "They definitely don't dare to bathe their dogs for fear of discoloration." A third remarked, "A big tiger with a dog-like temper!"

The Qinhu Bay Forest Animal Kingdom, located in Taizhou, later admitted to local media that the animals were dyed as part of a promotional gimmick. However, t...