A Chinese family raised a rare Asian black bear for two years because it was mistaken for a big dog

After bringing home what they thought was a Tibetan Mastiff from their vacation, two years later a family were surprised to discover that the animal was actually a rare bear. Despite the animal's original size, Su Yun and her family from China were shocked to learn the truth about their furry companion.

Initially, the family was not too concerned about the size of the animal because the breed can weigh up to 150 pounds. However, their concern grew as he continued to grow and eventually hit 250 pounds. Their suspicions were confirmed when the animal started walking on its hind legs.

Yun, a resident of a village near Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China, told Chinese media that she was surprised at the amount of dog food: "[It ate] a box of fruit. and two buckets of noodles a day. She added: "The bigger it gets, the more it looks like a bear." captured the bear standing about one meter tall , Authorities have identified the alleged family dog ​​as an Asian black bear, classified as vulnerable.

Originally reported by The Independent in 2018, the strange story resurfaced and went viral again this week. Adult male Asian bears, also known as Himalayan bears or moon bears, can weigh up to 400 pounds. Su's bear had to be anesthetized before being taken to the rescue center. Rescuers were too scared to handle the wild animal on high alert and had to take precautions to ensure safe transportation, Chinese media reported.

Authorities say the bear is living a healthy life in its new home at the Yunnan Wildlife Rescue Center.