Destined for a life of cruelty on a bear bile farm, rescue meant moon bear Harvey’s 16 years of sanctuary far outweighed his four years of suffering.
In sanctuary, young bears are kept entertained with new experiences and much-loved activities – and few are so keenly anticipated as Coconut Day.
Investigation into Vietnamese tourist company exploiting endangered species reveals foreign tourists are a mainstay of the audience.
A week on from her dramatic rescue from a bear bile farm, moon bear Sky remains scared and untrusting of the people trying to help her.
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For $45 a month, you can sponsor a rescued bear.
$35 a month could pay for a dozen fruity ice blocks that keep the bears active and stimulated.
$15 a month could provide two bears with dried fruit and nuts, an essential part of their diet.
$10 a month could keep four recovering bears supplied with plus-size fruit smoothies that disguise the taste of their medicines.
$195, could provide a rescued bear with vet care for a month.
$140 could buy the bears a swing to relax on in their enclosure.
For $80, you can befriend a rescued bear.
$55 could buy fruit smoothies for our bears.
$35 could buy a small bobbin/spool for our bears.
$25 could support one volunteer to investigate one zoo for one day.
$11 could vaccinate one dog against rabies. Outbreaks of rabies often prompt brutal dog culls in China.
$8 could buy a pot of honey – the bears’ favourite treat.
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