In a major victory for animal rights, the last two known illegal dancing bears in Nepal were recently rescued, effectively ending the practice in that country. After a lengthy effort by the Jane Goodall Institute Nepal, World Animal Protection, and local law enforcement, the sloth bears — named Rangila and Sridevi — were taken from their owners and relocated to a wildlife sanctuary for treatment. They were found by tracking their owners’ cell phones.
The cruel practice of ‘dancing bears’ involves piercing the noses of poached bears using hot rods and placing a chain or rope through the hole for control purposes. The bears are subjected to cruel training methods and forced to dance for paying spectators. Often, bears are taken from their mothers at an early age and spend most of their lives performing. Rescuers reported that Rangila and Sridevi showed signs of extreme distress and psychological trauma, such as paw sucking, cowering, and pacing.
Thanks to more than 20 years of hard work by dedicated organizations, the dancing bear industry has been put to an end in India, Greece and Turkey. Efforts are currently being made to stop the practice in Pakistan. We only hope that, very soon, this cruel industry will end for good worldwide.
BRILLIANT WORK THE SUFFERING THEY WENT THROUGH DOES NOT BEAR THINKING ABOUT
Thanks for their night in shining armor glad to hear good news for a change. Lets keep up the good work.
Thank God these bears were rescued and will live live out there lives in a rescue center no longer having to dance for human entertainment. Thank God there are no more dancing bears in Nepal, India, Greece and Turkey. C’mon Pakistan you can do it.????
thank goodness they r finally doing something about these poor critters.
Good news for these poor beings I wish the human race would get a grip and stop torture of animals
Alot of prayers have come true.. Thankyou..
WELL DONE THIS IS SUCH A CRUEL THING TO DO TO THESE ANIMALS AT LAST SOME PEACE FOR THEM
So very glad they are free
I am singing and dancing reading this. Such incredible news. Blessings on all those responsible for fighting the existing laws and customs, and for not giving up, and now for WINNING. So the horrific entertainment of dancing bears in Nepal is now a thing of the past. Wheeeeeeeee!
Humans are such a sick specie………There is no end to the harm they wlll do for a few bucks
It was time. And what about all the bears torture for their bile, and those in filthy cages in Europe and the US, in all the zoos. WHEN/
Best news I’ve heard all dsy..tyvm to all involved in this rescue of these bears..WELL DESERVED RETIREMENT FOR THEM.
I am so happy to know that they are rescued and will be where they belong to.