The impact of the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, is being felt all over the world. We are all going through a challenging time. We have been closed to the public to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. But, we must continue to provide care and protect our 43 rescued sun bears housed at the BSBCC from this spread which could affect their health and welfare.
Where did the COVID-19 come from? The illegal wildlife trade is a major threat in the world. Sun bears are listed as Vulnerable to Extinction by the IUCN. Illegal poaching activities are clearly a chronic threat to the wildlife.
Sun bears are often killed and their infants are taken to markets to be sold for traditional medicine use, food and the exotic pet trade.
The rising demand for traditional Asian medicine also has put pressure on the sun bear survival.
All threats must be eliminated to protect the endangered sun bear. But when we destroy their forest home, and poach them for wildlife market uses, viruses such as COVID-19 can be turned out.
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| Bush meat ranging from wild boars, sambar deers, mousedeers, pangolins and sun bears were on sale at a tamu in Nabawan |
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Bush meat ranging from wild boars, sambar deers, mousedeers, pangolins and sun bears were on sale at a tamu in Nabawan
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| Sun Bears have been hunted mainly for the use of their body parts |
You can help prevent the spread of diseases and also stop pushing many endangered species to the brink of extinction!
The road to fighting this COVID-19 may not be easy, but together, we hope you will make a difference to create a brighter future for sun bears and other wildlife, keep them safe in their natural habitat and protect the earth we all share.
Do your part.
Please stay safe!
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