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A zoo in eastern China has sparked laughter online after it banned visitors from asking a chimpanzee to watch short videos, citing concerns for its eyesight.
Ding Ding, a two-year-old chimpanzee at Shanghai Wildlife Park whose gender has not been disclosed, has already won many hearts with its human baby-like charm.
Viral clips show it sipping milk cross-legged, hiding shyly in its keeper's arms, and even swiping a lotus flower to munch petal by petal.
Netizens nicknamed Ding Ding the "flower thief", joking that the keeper should not "punish the kid".
Recently, posts online claimed Ding Ding had developed a fondness for short videos.
In one viral clip, a woman holds her phone to the glass of Ding Ding's enclosure as music plays and the chimp stares intently at the screen, occasionally scratching its face in concentration.
Another visitor noted that Ding Ding seemed particularly drawn to funny videos and short dramas, suggesting that the sounds and visuals might be especially stimulating for animals.
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However, in September, the zoo posted a notice outside Ding Ding's enclosure banning visitors from showing the primate their phones.
The sign featured a sketch of the chimp and a phone, with a bold red "No" written across its palm.
Staff warned that too much screen time could damage its eyesight and trigger stress.
"If a chimpanzee cannot see clearly and cannot communicate with humans, it may become anxious, leading to health problems," one zoo nworker said.
The keeper noted there are no penalties for rule-breakers and stressed that Ding Ding cannot wear glasses.
The zoo's phone ban quickly went viral on mainland social media, with related clips racking up more than 10 million views.
One online observer said: "Please respect the animals' natural way of life."
Another person recommended giving Ding Ding more toys.
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Editor: Crystal H
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