Quang Ninh’s bear bile farmers were rich, powerful and well-connected – now they’re out of business. It’s a victory that provides a blueprint to end all bile farming in Vietnam, says Animals Asia.
On this fine morning, Murko is hamming it up for the camera… at his own peril. But Bridger, the largest bear at Vietnam sanctuary, doesn't like to be ignored.
Eight Asiatic black bears have successfully been rescued by animal welfare charity Animals Asia from seven bile farms in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam.
Animal welfare charity Animals Asia will this week start a two-day rescue of eight bears from bile farms in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam.
Animals Asia Animal Welfare Director Dave Neale discusses why animal cruelty persists worldwide regardless of a country’s level of development.
This #MoonBearMonday we’re honouring the carers behind the bears that work so hard to make their lives pretty much perfect.
Despite pleas from Vietnam’s Government to stop “violent and superstitious festivals” and the widespread condemnation of Vietnamese people - local authorities have announced they intend to continue to hold the Nem Thuong Pig Slaughter festival.
It’s hard to imagine anything cuter than a baby bear – each time a cub arrives at an Animals Asia sanctuary it’s cause for excitement - but it’s also a tragedy.