Wednesday, 3 September

Bear Bile Farming’s Toll and the Path to Rehabilitation

By The Brun Bear Foundation

Join us as we shed light on the cruelty of bear bile farming and explore the journey towards rehabilitation for these magnificent animals.

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Bear Bile Farming’s Toll and the Path to Rehabilitation

Bear bile, sought for its medicinal compound UDCA, fuels a hidden industry of confinement and pain. What begins as extraction leaves deep, lasting scars — physiological and psychological. Yet, recovery, while difficult, is possible.

We’ll discuss:

Why bear bile is farmed: the demand for UDCA in traditional medicine.
Ending the trade: shifting to synthetic and plant-based alternatives, enforcing bans, and supporting sanctuaries.
The rehabilitation journey: enrichment and care for rescued bears, addressing trauma that lingers long after the cage is opened.
What long-term recovery reveals: behavioural challenges and ongoing resilience.

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The Brun Bear Foundation

REGISTERED CHARITY The Brun Bear Foundation uses the power of communities to build better futures.

We do this locally... supporting community life and giving back to the London Boroughs of Bromley and Lewisham
We do this globally... supporting medical innovation and research to enable better futures for babies, infants and children all over the world
We do this in the natural world ... with special emphasis on our founding inspiration... bears.

Learn more about our impacts here

We have four fundraising streams: children's books and education; community and cultural events; supper clubs and pop up restaurants; and epic adventures!

EVERYONE'S INVITED!