Do pandas really exist? Over on TikTok, the jury’s out


Some Internet users claim that pandas have never existed. — AFP Relaxnews

Few animals are as beloved (and protected) as giant pandas. But while the species holds the status of “national treasure” in China, its very existence is currently being questioned on TikTok.

Some users of the platform claim that pandas aren’t real. So what’s with this conspiracy theory that seems to fascinate the younger generation?

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