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Performing bears handed over to sanctuary: a big step forward

The recent hand over of four bears from Hanoi’s Central Circus to a sanctuary is a big step towards helping bears in Vietnam, said a representative of animal welfare organisation Animals Asia.

Mekong Delta province faces worsening river, canal erosion

The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is facing increasing erosion along rivers and canals, according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

No more bars for two Asiatic black bears in Vietnam's northern province

Two Asiatic black bears in Ha Nam province have been rescued on May 20 and brought to the Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh by Four Paws, an international animal welfare organization, and Ha Nam province's Forest Protection Department.

Three captive bears in Nam Dinh rescued and taken to Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre

Three captive bears that were kept on a farm in the northern province of Nam Dinh were taken to the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc Province on Tuesday.

Vet will fight till last bear is free

VietNamNet Bridge – Annemarie Weegenaar lives in Tam Dao national park, a humble home about 65km northwest of Ha Noi that she shares with 148 bears, and counting.

Eight bears rescued in Quang Ninh

 VietNamNet Bridge – Four bears, which were being kept captive in bear bile farms in the north-eastern Quang Ninh Province's Ha Long City, were rescued by the Animals Asia organisation yesterday, Oct 21.

Bears died of injuries, malnutrition in Quang Ninh Province

 Bears raised in farms in the northern province of Quang Ninh gradually died of injuries and malnutrition as per a warning of a center for rescue the animal.

Ride for the Bears event announced

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) has just announced that to protect two rare bear species, it will organize an event “Ride for the Bears” on January 26.