In 2005, about 4,000 bears were kept illegally in 1,390 bile farms in Vietnam. But as of last August, the numbers have dropped to 192 on 60 bear farms – a 95% reduction – following extensive ...

As with Vietnam, where 400+ bears remain captive despite bear bile farming being illegal, farm closures depend on availability of rescue facilities. We hope to press forward with construction and ...

Our shared dream of ending bear bile farming in Vietnam is fast becoming a reality. Thanks to your loyalty, your faith and ...

Held in bear bile farms they are used for their body parts in traditional Asian medicines, sold in restaurants as delicacies and kept as trophy pets. All of this makes them the most valuable ...

Although Tuffy’s story has a happy ending, I can't help but feel a wave of sadness when I think about his journey… Tuffy ...

Free the Bears rescues threatened sun bears and moon bears from the illegal wildlife trade and bear bile farms. Recently, we learned about a tiny sun bear cub with a severe snare wound in the far ...

Sun bear cub Anuk arrived at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam in dire condition – sick, severely dehydrated, and barely clinging to life. Rescued by global animal welfare organisation FOUR ...