Photo Credit: Bornean Sun Bear Conservation
How do Sun Bears make their way into captivity?
Truth be told, they don't. At least, not at all by choice. Accoarding to Siew Te Wong, a well-known Sun Bear conservationist and ecologist, it is mostly due to the Sun Bear's adorability. Simply put, Sun Bears are just too cute. Part of this cuteness is associated with their size, considering the Sun Bear is the smallest bear species in the world. Due to their size and "cuteness" people, ignorantly, think that Sun Bears are just the best and most perfect pet... Ever! Here is the problem. Sun Bear cubs are captured and sold as pets. However, what you don't know is, in order to capture these cute little guys, poachers often kill the mother and sell her parts, meat, and hide all for profit.
What is the price of cuteness? I guess, people just don't know.
Read more at...
http://sunbears.wildlifedirect.org/2008/06/09/captive-sun-bears-series-i-because-they-are-cute/
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