The Plight of Asian Bears Part 1: The Pet Trade

Asia's bears are in trouble. Habitat loss, the pet trade, a demand for their body parts and the cruel practice of bear bile farming for traditional medicine are threatening their survival. In part 1 of this Insider on Asian bears, we delve into the horrors of the illegal pet trade in Thailand and Malaysia and take a closer look at the sanctuaries that are working to rescue these creatures from a life of suffering.

Watch Part 2 here.

• BORNEAN SUN BEAR CONSERVATION CENTRE
• ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION
• WFFT