So who is this masked moon bear?

Well, he arrived at our Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre way back in 2007 having been discovered in a secret compartment under a passenger bus travelling from Laos to Vietnam. 

That dirty, starving and traumatised cub has been with us ever since – blissfully unaware of the fate that was so nearly his.

He’s been best pals with Mausi for as long as anyone can remember, and is well known for being a friendly bear who loves wrestling with Mischa.

In fact our masked bear and Mischa are getting quite a reputation for mischief, thanks to their passion for climbing trees which are not supposed to be climbed and breaking sanctuary equipment with their over-vigorous play.

If our mystery bear wasn’t playing peekaboo while hiding in a hessian sack, you’d be able to see his loose-skinned wrinkly forehead giving him a permanently puzzled expression. His large ears that flop out sideways when he’s relaxed add to his often befuddled appearance – and of course, his enduring charm.

So who is this mild mannered but slightly destructive moon bear?

It’s Olly!

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