Vietnam expands bear rescue centre in Bach Ma National Park
Bears used to be often held captive in Vietnam for their bile, which is thought to have healing effects according to traditional medicine.
Captive Asian black bear transferred to rescue centre
In 2005, Nghe An had 570 captive bears, the largest number in Vietnam. Thanks to efforts by local authorities, forest rangers, and rescue forces, the number has fallen to just 15.
Project launched to build 2nd branch of Vietnam Bear Sanctuary in Thua Thien – Hue
A 10.5 million USD project on building the second facility of the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre was launched on July 15 at the Bach Ma National Park in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue’s Phu Loc district.
Asiatic black bears handed over to rescue centre
Two Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) were handed over to Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on November 3 after years of being caged by a resident in Phu Tho province.
Six Asian bears rescued in Dak Lak province
After 10 years of captivity, six Asian black bears have been rescued from a farm in Buon Ma Thuot City in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak Province.