23 May 2014
Peter and Shamrock's mixed reaction to new friends
Inseparable moon bears Peter and Shamrock have welcomed new friends into their lives, but one of them is finding it difficult to share.
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22 May 2014
Shining a light on bear bile farming
Award-winning photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur chose to document the work of Animals Asia in hope that the light she shines will help others to see.
22 May 2014
Nanning Diaries: First taste of a new life
Our new series takes you inside the bear farm that will become a sanctuary. The entire transition will take two years and we’ll keep you up to date every step of the way.
20 May 2014
Erin Ivory: changing animal welfare attitudes in Vietnam
Animals Asia recently launched a project in Vietnam, headed up by Erin Ivory, to help boost animal welfare in the country’s captive animal facilities and change people’s attitudes toward animals throughout Asia.
19 May 2014
#Moonbearmonday: That's Thao
Meet Thao, a gloriously handsome moon bear from our Vietnam sanctuary.
16 May 2014
The Cub Pack - together for the very first time
A long hot summer with friends is on the cards at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre as six of the facility’s youngest bears have been successfully integrated.
15 May 2014
Staff safeguarded by reinforced riverbank
With the rainy season almost upon them - staff at our Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre have been given extra peace of mind following the completion of flood defences.
15 May 2014
Are the moon bears going bald?
The short answer is no – but pictures of our bears often reveal missing patches of fur. The bears aren’t balding and it’s not an illness. We spoke to our vet team to find out what it’s all about.