Can Tho reports no bears in captivityBy handing over the last captive bear to the bear rescue centre in Cat Tien National Park on May 29, the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has become the 22nd locality in the country with no captive bears. This is the third delivery of captive bears from the beginning of the year, marking the efforts of the Government, Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV) and partner organisations in ending bear captivity in the country. ENV Vice Director Nguyen Phuong Dung said her organisation applauds the efforts made by municipal authorities in ending bear captivity in the locality. In 2005, Vietnam reported more than 4,300 bears held in captivity in bear farms nationwide. More and more owners of bear farms are voluntarily releasing their bears, showing the change in their awareness of the importance of protecting bears.

Source: VietNamNet News May 30, 2018 03:22 UTC