Back in its natural habitat

Back to nature: Sabah Wildlife officers and BSBCC releasing Lawa. Inset - Lawa, the sun bear.

KOTA KINABALU: A rescued orphaned female sun bear named Lawa is now back in the wild as conservationists called for more efforts made to protect this endangered species.

Lawa, which is about eight years old, was released back into its natural habitat in the rainforest of Tabin Wildlife Reserve.