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I've always wanted to see a bear build a nest in a treetop. It's very exciting to know that you experienced this rare opportunity in the wild.
The creator of Save the Sun Bear Tote bag, Ms Rika Koreeda, agrees to take purchase order of the sun bear tote bag.
Each tote bag is $15 + sale tax and shipping fee.
If you would like to purchase one, please email Rika at sunbearny@gmail.com with…
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- http://sunbears.wildlifedirect.org/
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Always check out our posting on Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre at http://sunbears.wildlifedirect.org/
Always check out our posting on Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre at http://sunbears.wildlifedirect.org/
Posted on August 10, 2009 at 11:05pm —
Happy Earth Day!
I would like to wish all beings on Earth a Happy EARTH Day!
May we all bring a better future for all beings and Mother EARTH!
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Posted on April 22, 2009 at 9:57am — 1 Comment
Woman staying in Los Angeles accused in bear bile importation
Woman staying in Los Angeles accused in bear bile importation
Seongja Hyun, 36, is federally charged with illegally importing from China two pounds of the substance, which is used for medicinal purposes in some Asian communities.
By Victoria Kim
March 28, 2009
A South Korean woman staying in Los Angeles was charged by federal authorities Friday with illegally importing more than two pounds of bear bile, used for medicinal purposes and as an aphrodisiac in some Asian communities.
Seongja Hyun,… Continue
Seongja Hyun, 36, is federally charged with illegally importing from China two pounds of the substance, which is used for medicinal purposes in some Asian communities.
By Victoria Kim
March 28, 2009
A South Korean woman staying in Los Angeles was charged by federal authorities Friday with illegally importing more than two pounds of bear bile, used for medicinal purposes and as an aphrodisiac in some Asian communities.
Seongja Hyun,… Continue
Posted on March 29, 2009 at 10:40am — 2 Comments
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- At 4:03pm on December 12, 2009,
Siew Te Wong said…
- Hi Jen,
Is good to know that you have a study plan figure out. Let me know how I can help. If you would like to get sample from BSBCC, you are most welcome.
Regarding funding, unfortunately there are no specific group that fund sun bear reserach, However, you can always try funding agencies that fund wildlife conservation or research work. Good luck. I know how challneging it is. Sun bear is still not a priority species for many conservation group. I hope wih all the hard works from everyone, we could change it.
Wong
- At 8:12am on December 12, 2009,
Jen Riley said… - Hi Wong,
I've finally worked out a project! I will be looking at fecal cortisol levels to monitor stress in captive sun bears that are housed in a variety of situations. My proposal will be finished by the end of the month so that I can apply for funding, but I'm having trouble finding any good grants to apply for. I've already missed the IBA grant's deadline of December 1st. Do you know of any other groups that fund sun bear research?
Thanks,
Jen
- At 11:38am on November 19, 2009,
Jeanette McDermott said…
- I was agitated all day yesterday by not having a camera while at the zoo. My camera finally broke down and bit the dust after two years of subjecting it to high humidity, salt spray and non-stop rain in the Central America rainforests and sea expeditions to and from the biological field station in the Osa Peninsula. I have to buy a new camera but won't have a chance to do that until this weekend. If time permits, I will return to the zoo before heading out for St. Louis on December 3rd. If I am able to visit again I'll definitely take the new camera and stay perched at the sun bear exhibit snapping away.
The San Diego Zoo is heavily focused on the sun bear through its Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species. The exhibit is nice but still leaves a lot to be desired from a bear's point of view. There is just so much room to roam inside a zoo exhibit. I know they certainly get bored hanging out in the same confined space day after day. No matter how large the zoo enclosure is, it's still small from a bear's perspective. But at least the bears are not poached for their paws, gall bladders and bile inside the zoo. It's a double-edged sword.
btw, the San Diego Zoo claims the sun bear is listed as endangered, but IUCN lists them as vulnerable. Is there another listing protocol other than IUCN that organizations use to cite their condition? I"m curious about the discrepancy in listing.
- At 11:13pm on November 18, 2009,
- Hi Wong -
I went to the San DIego zoo today and watched for an hour two baby sun bear cubs playing together in a tree. They captivated me. So cute, so playful, fearless and reckless. I kept waiting for one of them to fall from the treetop and splatter onto the ground below. They are careless and careful at the same time. At one point Mama bear ran furiously up the tree to swat one of the cubs upside the head and then put its ear into her mouth and yanked the cub down the tree by its ear. He squirmed and fought but Mom won out. When she got to the base of the tree and dropped the cub, the little tyke scurried right back up the tree trunk onto a limb, and then peered down at Mom as if to say, "Ha! You can't make me come down from here until I'm good and ready!" I can see why you love those sun bears so much. They have personality plus!
- At 12:56pm on November 16, 2009,
Ashley Wetzel said… - Thanks. I'll order sometime this week.
- At 12:34pm on November 14, 2009,
Ashley Wetzel said…
- Thanks! :D The Bag is great! GREAT! :D
- At 7:19pm on November 13, 2009,
Ashley Wetzel said…
- Hey,
I was wondering if there is a way to order the new Sun Bear tote bag?
Ashley
- At 9:53pm on August 15, 2009,
- These little sun bears really tug at your heart don't they? I've been reading your journal and blog and am always glad to read about your successes, and to learn about your needs. The sun bears are never far from my mind. Be sure and keep people at ecopaparazzi informed about your bear house construction. Post a blog about it, even if it just means copying and pasting from your journal. That's a fine thing to do. People will be interested.
- At 9:48pm on August 15, 2009,
- Are there bile farms in Malaysia, Wong?
- At 12:22am on August 4, 2009,
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Smiling Bears by Else Poulsen
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We have a responsibility to protect the rights of generations, of all species, that cannot speak for themselves today. The global challenge of climate change requires that we ask no less of our leaders, or ourselves.
~ Wangari Maathai, Founder, Green Belt Movement
Conservation issues related to bear species decline
Habitat loss
Wildlife trafficking and trade
Climate Change
Salmon Declines
Ethical issues related to bear species decline
Trophy hunting
Bear baiting
Bile farming
Den hunting
Dancing bears
Unless urgent reforms are introduced quickly, many species face an irreversible fate: extinction. There are over 50 herbal alternatives to bear bile for use in TCM. Download the WSPA pamphlet Herbal Alternatives to Bear Bile.
Bears of the World
Bear Facts
Bears of the world poster
~ Wangari Maathai, Founder, Green Belt Movement
Conservation issues related to bear species decline
Habitat loss
Wildlife trafficking and trade
Climate Change
Salmon Declines
Ethical issues related to bear species decline
Trophy hunting
Bear baiting
Bile farming
Den hunting
Dancing bears
Unless urgent reforms are introduced quickly, many species face an irreversible fate: extinction. There are over 50 herbal alternatives to bear bile for use in TCM. Download the WSPA pamphlet Herbal Alternatives to Bear Bile.
Bears of the World
Bear Facts
Bears of the world poster
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From Alan Knight international animal rescue
We’re making a final push to rescue the last dancing bears
Yesterday we rescued Rani the dancing bear and cut her free from the cruel rope through her nose. Today she is starting a new life in our sanctu…
Playing a Gary Moore type version of this old blues classic - "WARNING" - THIS VIDEO CONTAINS DISTURBING FOOTAGE OF A HUMAN BEING EATING CONTENTS SIMILAR TO SOME OF THE HORRENDOUSLY MISTREATED LIVESTOCK FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO ..
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At Group "Idea for Change" of my Network , there is a Petition about Moon Bears.
Please take a look.
Thank you, Susanne!
That one has sold, but my original drawing of Hans and reproduction cards/prints of the Hans & Rosie drawings are available in one of my on-line shops.
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the link to all my Moon Bear items
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