Bear Bile Farming

Bear bile farming is a practice primarily found in some Asian countries, where bears are kept in captivity and subjected to painful procedures to extract bile from their gallbladders. Bear bile is used in traditional medicine for its supposed health benefits. The bears often endure inhumane conditions, leading to physical and psychological suffering. Despite increasing awareness and advocacy against it, the practice persists due to cultural beliefs and demand for bear bile products. Conservationists and animal rights groups work to combat this issue, promoting alternatives and greater protections for bears.