Bear cubs rescued from wildlife trade in Vietnam


One of two cubs rescued recently by Four Paws in Vietnam. - Photo by Four Paws via Vietnam News/ANN

HANOI, May 20, 2022 (AFP): Two bear cubs are starting a new life in a sanctuary in Vietnam after being rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, an animal welfare group said on late Friday.

The two sisters, named Be and Em, were confiscated by authorities from a man who admitted catching them in a cardamom field with a plan to sell them, the Four Paws organisation said.

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