Media and government officials were in Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in Vinh Phuc province Tuesday to mark the launch of two publications designed to help the country eradicate bear bile farming.
With accusations of wildlife crime yet to be answered, calls for an animal performance ban in Vietnam grow louder.
Generous donation from the UK charity will fund vet care for nearly 200 bears rescued from China’s bear bile industry.
As the government’s official partner in the campaign to end bear bile farming, Animals Asia revamps rescue centres and trains staff in bear care.
Rescued at just a few months old after poachers killed his mother, Murphy is still the cutest, most mischievous bear we’ve ever known.
With summer temperatures regularly reaching the high-30s, wrestling is out, while hammocks, swimming and sleeping in the shade are in.
Animals Asia mentors or funds 60% of all animal welfare groups in China, because we know working together is the only way to succeed.
In response to Animals Asia’s call for a ban and allegations of illegality and widespread abuse, circus bosses say they plan switch to domestic animals.
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