Asian Bear Farming: Breaking The Cycle Of Exploitation (warning: Graphic Images)

Very informative article on bear farming and the trade in bear parts- one of the issues that ACRES is working on here in South East Asia.



In the forests of Asia, bears are being captured. These captives will be sent to bear farms, most unregulated and illegal, where they will be kept alive in a small cage, locked away for life. Their bodies will be used as renewable natural resources, from which profit will be made through the extract…

Source: http://news.mongabay.com/2013/0131-isaacs-bear-bile.html?fb_action_ids=10200226058441387&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210200226058441387%22%3A210455225758831%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210200226058441387%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

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ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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