19 September 2014
Sun bear orphan studies social behaviours from carers
Sun bear cub Layla, rescued by Animals Asia, is keeping her carers busy as they attempt to teach her some basic skills for being a bear.
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18 September 2014
China’s future animal welfare leaders brought together
Volunteers - described as “the potential future leaders of China’s growing animal welfare movement” - were brought together for a two-day summer camp at Animals Asia’s Chengdu sanctuary.
17 September 2014
Vietnam's Halong Bay unites against bear bile
Animals Asia’s push to purge Vietnam’s iconic Halong Bay of the blight of bear bile farming is receiving unprecedented support from government, media, locals and tourists.
15 September 2014
#Moonbearmonday: Irwin Jnr is headed for the top
During the Big Moon Bear Move, curiosity got the better of Irwin Jnr as he became the first bear to conquer the highest peak and savour its wonderful view.
15 September 2014
Thousands of Chinese pharmacies reject bear bile products
Animals Asia has announced that over 1,900 Chinese pharmacies have joined its Healing Without Harm programme - pledging to turn their backs on bear bile products.
12 September 2014
James loves his new gift of sight
James, the rescued moon bear who recently had his sight restored by visiting vets, has been revelling in his new world.
11 September 2014
Learning to change the lives of animals
Animals Asia’s work to instil animal welfare principles in zoos across Asia sees experts regularly organise workshops. Recipient Lou Yi tells how the workshop rejuvenated the lives of animals in Hangzhou Zoo.
09 September 2014
Dave Neale: why we work with zoos
As an organisation, Animals Asia is fundamentally against the practice of keeping animals in captivity. Yet, we are best known for our animal sanctuaries and a core component of our programmes is collaborative work with zoos in Asia and further afield. Our Animal Welfare Director Dave Neale explains.