Bears Killed For Gallbladders
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One of the most barbaric treatments of bears are people killing them just for their gallbladders, which are used in traditional Asian medicines to treat a variety of illnesses. Although accepted alternatives exist in traditional medicines, demand for bear parts is soaring.
As Asian bear populations have fallen, poachers are turning to bears in the U.S. to satisfy a flourishing black market. Each year, 30,000 or more bears are killed illegally in the U.S.
I just asked my Representative to sign on as a cosponsor to the Bear Protection Act (H.R. 5534) — bipartisan legislation that would help end this poaching plague. You can, too. Just visit the Defenders of Wildlife web site. Just click End Bear Poaching to see how you can help.
Poachers target hibernating bears in their dens and even track radio-collared bears that are part of scientific studies. And law enforcement agents report grisly findings: bear carcasses left in the woods with only the gallbladder and other parts removed.
Visit Defenders of Wildlife and help save our bears! Thanks!
Bear hugs, Frankie
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