12 December 2014
Bear in the picture: Mara
This picture was taken in 2007 and shows moon bear cub Mara in a temporary cage after being discovered by Forest Protection Department staff in remote Dien Bien province, Vietnam.
Recent News
11 December 2014
We expose shocking conditions at horror bear bile farm
Emaciated, starving bears, open wounds, missing limbs – that was the shocking scene awaiting Animals Asia veterinary staff at a bear bile farm in Halong Bay, Vietnam.
10 December 2014
My journey to vegetarianism in Vietnam
Animals Asia’s Animal Welfare Officer, Nguyen Tam Thanh explains how he became a vegetarian in a country where the concept is still rare.
09 December 2014
10 tips for a cruelty free festive period
We sent out an “all staff” Animals Asia email – “What are your tips for a cruelty free Christmas?” We’re delighted to share the response…
08 December 2014
#Moonbearmonday: Food mad Dick bear is a big character
Considered a (secret) favourite by many of the staff at the Chengdu sanctuary, Dick bear is always up to something – and that something is usually connected to food.
05 December 2014
Sun bear cub Layla growing up fast
Sun bear Layla, who arrived at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in June this year, has been moved to a spacious new enclosure with lots of new toys.
04 December 2014
School kids learn to say NO to bear bile
Over a thousand school kids from rural communities surrounding Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre have learned to say no to bear bile products.
03 December 2014
Animals Asia’s greatest, toughest year
Animals Asia founder and CEO, Jill Robinson MBE explains why 2014 was both the biggest and most difficult year Animals Asia has ever faced - and why she needs your help.