A safari park in Guangxi, China, forced young Asiatic black bears to lie on their backs and spin fire sticks as circus entertainment.
The capture of live bears is a threat to this particular species, but they can come into human possession when their parents are poached for body parts. Bears are regularly confiscated from people who try to keep them as pets.
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Paul is a photojournalist and wildlife trade consultant who focuses on global environmental and conservation issues. He endeavours to bring about urgent change in how we treat our surroundings. Widely published in leading international media, he is a Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers and has received many awards for his conservation photography.
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