To says bears are sentient, intelligent animals is a given – but bear expert Else Poulsen goes one step further. She believes it’s highly likely that bears love to joke.
Wildlife photographer Peter Yuen published his thoughts on Nanning Bear Farm. He had expected to see the horrors of a bear bile farm. Progress by the Animals Asia team meant he saw something far more encouraging.
Animals Asia staff in Hong Kong received a surprise last week, when a four-year-old boy walked into the office to donate his birthday money – and asked to see the bears.
Derek, the moon bear adopted by Ricky Gervais and named after his comic TV creation, enjoyed a wonderful surprise with the arrival of a swimming pool at his Nanning home.
Quiet bear Dream Mischa Tebs’s confidence is growing thanks to the move to a new enclosure with lots of opportunities for exploring.
Animals Asia’s pictures are available for download, offering a collection of over 1,000 pictures – and growing daily - to our supporters.
For those with the relevant qualifications and an eagerness to learn, volunteering at our Chengdu sanctuary can be a life changing experience. Esta LeCren, a 27 year-old veterinary nurse from Christchurch, New Zealand shares her experiences having spent time on site earlier last year.
Former breeding bear Wolverine’s legacy is one that will require decades of dedicated care, but for him and his children, a brighter future awaits.
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