02 February 2015
Breakthrough for Halong bears as campaign hots up
The campaign to save 23 moon bears in Halong City has received a boost as a government ministry appeared to back Animals Asia’s request to be allowed to rescue the bears.
Recent News
02 February 2015
#Moonbearmonday: bears snuggle to beat winter chill
Getting up on a Monday morning can be hard – and when chilly winter mornings are compared to a snug bed, it can feel like an impossible task.
30 January 2015
Rescued Ti Map’s biggest challenge is stepping outside
After 14 years in a cage – rescued moon bear Ti Map has finally overcome fear and cruelty to step out on the grass of his sanctuary and new home.
29 January 2015
Anger and sorrow as 13 more bears die in Halong
Thirteen more bears have died at Cau Trang Bear Farm in Halong Bay, Vietnam bringing the total death toll since November last year to 18.
28 January 2015
Five moon bear myths
Bear Manager Sarah Dempsey has spent over two years caring for moon bears at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre – making her perfectly placed to put the record straight about these wonderful, charismatic animals.
28 January 2015
Vietnam coverage shows bear pleas being heard
Animals Asia’s campaign to free 23 bears starving to death on a bear farm in Halong Bay was buoyed by coverage in both Vietnam’s government controlled and mainstream media.
27 January 2015
“Moon bears don’t feel pain” and other moon bear myths
Bear Manager Sarah Dempsey has spent over two years caring for moon bears at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre – making her perfectly placed to put the record straight about these wonderful, charismatic animals.
26 January 2015
#Moonbearmonday: Cat Ba’s moment in the sun
Every bear deserves their moment in the sun – and it is a huge pleasure to see super special moon bear Cat Ba enjoying hers.
