Saving Sun Bears: One man's quest to save a species

by Sarah Pye

Book Overview

Adult sun bears are poached for body parts which are thought to have medicinal properties. Orphaned cubs are kept illegally as pets. Natural habitat is disappearing fast.

In this inspirational story, Malaysian ecologist Dr Wong Siew Te, or 'papa bear', tries to save the 'forgotten bear' from extinction. His quest takes him around the world, and in 2017 he is acknowledged as a CNN Wildlife Hero-proving one person can make a difference.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0980687136
• ISBN13: 9780980687132
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: Estralita Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"