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

 

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