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Chinese hotel with polar bear enclosure opens to outrage
The Guardian uK ^ | 12 Mar 2021 | Agence France-Presse in Beijing

Posted on 03/12/2021 11:26:23 PM PST by blueplum

A Chinese hotel built around a central polar bear enclosure for the non-stop viewing pleasure of its guests has opened to immediate condemnation from conservationists.

At Harbin Polar Land in north-east China, the hotel bedrooms’ windows face onto the bears’ pen, with visitors told the animals are their “neighbours 24 hours a day”.

A video shows the bears – a threatened species – being photographed by crowds of guests under harsh warm lights, in a space consisting of fake rocks and icicles and a white painted floor.

Animal rights organisations reacted with outrage, urging customers to stay away from establishments profiting “from animals’ misery”.

(Excerpt) Read more at theguardian.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Pets/Animals; Society
KEYWORDS: animalcruelty; beartourism; chineseelitism; polarbears; whoownsbears
The Chinese won't let anyone 'own' a panda bear. They must all be on loan and can be recalled at any time.

So why are Chinese allowed to abuse polar bears? Aren't polar bears protected by the US or Russia or Canada? How'd the Chinese get them?

1 posted on 03/12/2021 11:26:23 PM PST by blueplum
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To: blueplum

It’s almost like they don’t even care anyone thinks, huh?


2 posted on 03/12/2021 11:37:42 PM PST by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up. .... )
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To: blueplum

The CCP harvests organs from political prisoners while they are alive. Does anyone think they have any concern for animals? SMH


3 posted on 03/13/2021 12:25:44 AM PST by Pajamajan ( PRAY FOR OUR NATION. I will never be a peaceful slave in a new Socialist America.)
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To: blueplum

Well, I guess they could serve the polar bear. Better than having rat on the menu as many Chinese restaurants do.


4 posted on 03/13/2021 1:44:45 AM PST by Reno89519 (Buy American, Hire American! End All Worker Visa Programs. Replace Visa Workers w/ American Worker)
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To: DesertRhino

[It’s almost like they don’t even care anyone thinks, huh?]

Yeah, it seems like the Chinese have already bought up / paid off any potential opposition.

The rest they just laugh off.

Swalwell was in bed, literally, with a Chinese spy?

Stays in a significant job with Pelosi’s blessing.

And here McGarrett was worried about Wo Fat.


5 posted on 03/13/2021 1:53:05 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: MadMax, the Grinning Reaper


*Except through Eric Swalwell
6 posted on 03/13/2021 1:56:40 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: blueplum

Good point, but I see the Grauniad is lying AGAIN in claiming that Polar bears are endangered.


7 posted on 03/13/2021 3:33:29 AM PST by Amberdawn (Want To Honor Our Troops? Then Be A Citizen Worth Fighting For.)
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To: blueplum
View of bear enclosure from above

Even I am outraged by this.

8 posted on 03/13/2021 4:15:49 AM PST by Robert DeLong
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To: blueplum

Call it Uyghur and everyone will shut up.


9 posted on 03/13/2021 4:38:18 AM PST by Buttons12 ( )
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To: blueplum

They also perform organ harvesting on unwilling donors without benefit of anesthesia. Those who’ve witnessed it marvel at the strength of the screams of the victims.......


10 posted on 03/13/2021 4:39:04 AM PST by ransomnote (IN GOD WE TRUST)
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To: blueplum

It’s China. Chances are they aren’t even real polar bears, just poor old regular bears with peroxided fur. Would be par for the course...


11 posted on 03/13/2021 4:48:44 AM PST by lump in the melting pot
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To: blueplum

Uyghurs in slavery no problem. Polar bear in a cage, the left gets triggered


12 posted on 03/13/2021 6:29:53 AM PST by grb
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To: Iowa Granny; Ladysmith; Diana in Wisconsin; JLO; sergeantdave; damncat; phantomworker; joesnuffy; ..

Outdoors/Rural/wildlife/hunting/hiking/backpacking/National Parks/animals list please FR mail me to be on or off . And ping me is you see articles of interest.


13 posted on 03/15/2021 6:32:47 AM PDT by SJackson (If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun...folks in Philly like a good brawl, BH Obama)
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To: grb

Closer to home...
Millions of babies slaughtered in abortion. No problem to the left.
Horses racing at Golden Gate Fields (San Francisco Bay Area). Outraged left.


14 posted on 03/15/2021 8:12:06 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (The Weak Never Started, The Cowards fail along the way, Only the Strong Survive)
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To: blueplum; SJackson

They’re going to be REALLY upset when they feed the Polar Bear live penguins a few times a day!

*SMIRK*


15 posted on 03/15/2021 9:45:23 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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