Wildlife conservation charity Free the Bears said they found 17 cubs in the private home in Laos early last week.
Free the Bears said that police were alerted to the house after a neighbour heard the cries of one of the cubs.
The clutch of cubs, also known as moon bears after the white crescent of fur across their chests, are classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of endangered species.Across Asia, thousands of the animals are kept as pets or farmed to extract their bile for use in costly traditional medicine. Charity head Matt Hunt said the organisation would have to bring in experts from Cambodia to cope with the number rescued, surpassing a 2019 mission when five cubs were saved in the country’s north.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sixteen Nigerian soldiers killed in community clashes in Delta state - SABC NewsThe chief of defence has directed an immediate investigation.
Read more »
Kenya Identified As Best Destination for Wildlife PhotographyA recent study by Cape Town-based travel portal Go2Africa has identified Kenya as the best destination for wildlife spotting and photography in the world.
Read more »
Government trying to slam through plan that will result in massive exploitation of wildlifeBy Friday, 22 March, the public is expected to have commented on a detailed government plan to massively exploit and monetise South Africa’s wildlife.
Read more »
Innovative Collaborations to Address Wildlife Crime in Kruger AreaA series of webinars organized by Jive Media Africa, with support from WWF and USAID, aims to highlight innovative collaborations that address wildlife crime in the Greater Kruger area.
Read more »
Wildlife crime: Rhino poaching levels remain dire, but good news from KrugerInnovative collaborations that help address wildlife crime in the Kruger area are to come under the spotlight this week.
Read more »
White Bengal tigers relocated to wildlife facility after being kept as petsThe National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) confirmed that the two white Bengal tigers kept as pets on an Impala Park property are adapting well after being relocated to a wildlife facility.
Read more »