The high-stakes reality of rescuing bears from the illegal trade
In short: Two orphan moon bears were stolen from a sanctuary just days after their rescue. This series follows conservationist Giles Clark as he builds a rescue center in Laos to combat the illegal bear bile trade.
The series documents the grueling work of establishing a wildlife rescue center in South East Asia. Giles Clark, who has experience raising endangered tigers and big cats, moves to Laos to protect sun and moon bears from the illegal bear bile farming industry.
The footage highlights the complexities of conservation, including the construction of wild enclosures for liberated bears and the release of animals back into their natural habitats. It provides a look at the constant threats faced by these species and the efforts required to secure their future.
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