Asiatic black bear (IMAGE)

University College London

Asiatic black bear

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Bear bile farms exist in several different countries in Asia. The practice has been criticised for its impact on wild animal populations and the health and welfare of captive animals. Image taken on a bear farm in South Korea.

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Image by Dr. Joshua Elves-Powell

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