Exposing Cruelties
When IFAW first investigated China’s bear bile farms in 1993, more than 10,000 moon bears were cruelly incarcerated in cages so small they could barely move. IFAW’s exposé shocked the world and resulted in the worst farms being closed. IFAW rescued some of the bears and provided intensive medical care to repair the damage caused by the catheters, and the wounds and deformities resulting from cruel captivity.
Today, five survivors live in freedom in a specially
built IFAW sanctuary in Panyu, China. The bears —named Chu Chu, Xie Sheung,
Elizabeth, Hong, and Digger — have two acres of woods to explore, a pool to play
in, and plenty of banana and “honey” trees to enjoy.
An IFAW-funded Bear Farm Investigation resulted in new regulations improving conditions for captive bears. In addition, the Chinese government has stopped issuing new bear farm licenses and bear farming has been reduced by 24 percent.
An IFAW-funded Bear Farm Investigation resulted in new regulations improving conditions for captive bears. In addition, the Chinese government has stopped issuing new bear farm licenses and bear farming has been reduced by 24 percent.
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A caged Asiatic moon bear, used for bear bile farming, at the Nan Ping Bear Farm, Zhuhai, China. Photo © IFAW
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A rescued moon bear enjoying the water at the Pan Yu Bear Sanctuary. Photo © IFAW/Bronstein
