24 August 2015
Moon bear Maggie is singing in the rain
After the stormy clouds have chased every bear from the place, one very happy moon bear greets the rain with a smile on her face.
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21 August 2015
Chapter 1 - the one where Jill started it all
As Animals Asia celebrates its 17th anniversary this month, it’s prompted us to reflect on the battles we are fighting and the challenges still to come. We’re asking supporters to “help us write the next chapter” through our Founder’s Appeal.
20 August 2015
New documentary reveals dark secrets of dog meat trade
A documentary into the dog meat trade in South East Asia hopes to emulate the success of movies such as “Blackfish” and “The Cove” by highlighting the illegality and cruelty stretching from Bangkok to Hanoi.
18 August 2015
Why some young cubs like teddy bears and four more cub care facts
The prevalence of animal trafficking around Vietnam's borders has caused staff at Animals Asia to become hugely experienced in the care of moon and sun bear cubs. Vietnam Bear and Vet Team Director Annemarie Weegenaar explains how she and her team replicate a mother bear’s care.
17 August 2015
Stop playing Wilf and Elsie – your dinner’s ready!
New arrivals at our Vietnam sanctuary Wilf and Elsie got their first taste of the big wide world this week – and loved being outside so much they even chose to sleep under blue skies.
14 August 2015
We are not the victims – so animal campaigners can never give up
Animals Asia Animal Welfare Director Dave Neale describes why – even on a bad day when exploitation seems insurmountable - giving up on trying to end cruelty, is simply not an option.
14 August 2015
Quang Ninh bear rescues face delay following floods
With Quang Ninh province recovering from the worst flooding in 40 years, fears have been raised that the rescue of the remaining 17 captive bears could be delayed.
13 August 2015
The bear in the picture – Peter
Peter is what’s known as a “long bear”. At 107kg in the skin and bone state he was rescued in, he was still a sizeable animal.