Other than China, what other countries have bear bile farms?

Question

I'm doing a school report on bear farms, and I know they're mostly found in China, but I've also read that they're found in Vietnam as well. Is there anywhere else?

Answer 1

not sure where anymore are but heres some facts if you need this

and a website :]

http://animal.discovery.com/news/briefs/...

Name: Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)

Primary Classification: Ursidae (Bears)

Location: East, Southeast and southern Asia.

Habitat: Temperate mountain forests and bushy areas.

Diet: Nuts, fruits, bamboo shoots, leaves, grasses, herbs and insects.

Size: Up to 6 ft in length and 440 lbs in weight.

Description: Black or brown in color. Distinctive white or cream "V" on chest. White coloring around lips and chin. Wide, erect ears. Small eyes. Large, robust body. Strong, muscular legs. Short tail.

Cool Facts: They share habitat with the giant panda in China, feeding on bamboo just like their more specialized cousin. They bend branches to make crude, temporary "nests" in treetops, where they feed.

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Major Threat: Habitat loss and poaching.

What Can I Do?: Visit the World Society for the Protection of Animals and Bear Trust International for information on how you can help.