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FOUR PAWS opens new bear sanctuary in Vietnam

Hundreds of animals still suffer on bear farms

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Rafah Zoo in Gaza: Zoo owner plans to remove claws of more lions

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Terrible animal suffering in Vietnam: Bile bears die shortly before they are rescued

FOUR PAWS calls for consequences for bear farmers

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