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Other species:
Our native bear is the sun bear or honey
bear (Helarctos malayanus) which is the
smallest and the rarest of the bear
species. Our documented research shows
that bear cubs are hunted and sold as
pets. For each bear cub taken at least one
adult dies. Adult bears are killed for
their parts such as paws, fangs, bile and
gallbladders. Bear cubs bought as pets are
eventually abandoned or killed when they
are grown being unsuitable as domestic
pets. Our investigation revealed that sun
bears are hunted and slaughtered in high
numbers in Kalimantan (Borneo). Dried bear
paws and fangs are traded as tourist
souvenirs.
Bears are exploited for their bile and
gallbladders
Other much hunted species are; slow lories
(Nycticebus coucang), hornbills, Javan
Hawks, Javan Eagles, cassowary birds,
jungle cat (Felis bengalensis), civet etc.
Today many of the panther, tiger and other
big cat species in Indonesia have been
hunted and trapped almost to extinction.

Tigers are killed for their bones, skins
and parts for "medicine"
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