The Plight of Asian Bears Part 1: The Pet Trade

EPISODE SYNOPSIS

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.

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RUNTIME: 8:11

The Plight of Asian Bears Part 1: The Pet Trade

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