We’re delighted to share the news that another precious moon bear has arrived at our Bach Ma sanctuary, signalling the end of bear bile farming in another Vietnamese province.

What is bear bile farming? Bear bile farming is the industrial exploitation of bears for their bile – a digestive fluid used in traditional Asian medicine. More than 10,000 bears, mostly moon bears ...

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I remember standing beside Sen (named after the lotus flower – a symbol of renewal in Vietnam) not long after his rescue last year, and being struck by how nearly all of his life had been spent ...

The forest around our sanctuary is bursting with life – fresh greens, buzzing bees, and the cheerful songs of birds. Our bears are loving it! You’ll spot them digging for tasty roots, splashing in ...

They had waited 20 years in darkness. Cobwebs clung to the bars of their cages. Dust settled on their fur. Every day was the same – nothing to do but wait for the next awful thing to happen. When we ...

… Jingle Bears, Jingle all the way! And boy did Jingle and friends enjoy their festive days in our sanctuaries, after our sensational carers decorated their enclosure with all things nice. In China, ...

When grey skies loomed over our China sanctuary last week, the bears did what many of us might – they headed indoors, curled up and got comfy! With the rain drizzling outside, the bear houses were a ...

On 23 November, Animals Asia’s Cat and Dog Welfare Team and Chengdu Fang Suo Commune opened the Love is the Only Cure – Dr Dog Retrospective Exhibition. Running until 23 December, it showcases nearly ...

Want to update us on your pledge, or just want to chat bears? As our Global Legacy and In-Memory Manager here, I'd be delighted to chat more about our programs, or answer any questions you may have ...

Animals Asia has been chosen by Ricky Gervais as one of the animal charities to receive a donation this Christmas. Ricky announced the donation on 9 December on X. Jill Robinson, CEO and Founder of ...