17 December 2014

The Vietnam “cub pack” comes of age

We’ve watched them grow from cubs to juveniles and now – all too soon – the “cub pack” have come of age and moved in with a group of older bears.

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16 December 2014

Zoo ends animal performance after Animals Asia Campaign

Hangzhou Zoo has announced it will end animal performances following a nationwide campaign by Animals Asia.

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15 December 2014

#Moonbearmonday: whatever happened to Holly and Wang Cai?

Super-active moon bear twins Holly and Wang Cai caused a sensation when they arrived as juveniles almost two years ago. Now we catch up with them at Chengdu Sanctuary.

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12 December 2014

Bear in the picture: Mara

This picture was taken in 2007 and shows moon bear cub Mara in a temporary cage after being discovered by Forest Protection Department staff in remote Dien Bien province, Vietnam.

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11 December 2014

We expose shocking conditions at horror bear bile farm

Emaciated, starving bears, open wounds, missing limbs – that was the shocking scene awaiting Animals Asia veterinary staff at a bear bile farm in Halong Bay, Vietnam.

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10 December 2014

My journey to vegetarianism in Vietnam

Animals Asia’s Animal Welfare Officer, Nguyen Tam Thanh explains how he became a vegetarian in a country where the concept is still rare.

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09 December 2014

10 tips for a cruelty free festive period

We sent out an “all staff” Animals Asia email – “What are your tips for a cruelty free Christmas?” We’re delighted to share the response…

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08 December 2014

#Moonbearmonday: Food mad Dick bear is a big character

Considered a (secret) favourite by many of the staff at the Chengdu sanctuary, Dick bear is always up to something – and that something is usually connected to food.

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