India, April 14 -- A zoo in central China has become the centre of online controversy after it was revealed that a baby chimpanzee was dressed in a dress and had its hair braided to make it appear like a little girl, according to a report by South China Morning Post.

The eight-month-old chimpanzee, nicknamed Qixi, was born and raised at the Hesheng Forest Zoo in Qinyang, Henan province. The adorable chimp has become an online celebrity, winning the hearts of many visitors who treat her like a human baby, interacting with her in ways typical of human infants.

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Qixi has been the subject of viral video clips, which show her dress...