South Korea is ending bear bile farming through government buyouts that allow farmers to exit the trade while bears are rescued and relocated to sanctuaries. The transition reduces animal suffering, supports rural livelihoods and marks a significant shift toward stronger wildlife protection nationwide.
(c) Bobby Mc Leod
(c) Bobby Mc Leod

La Corée du Sud met fin aux fermes de bile d’ours

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La Corée du Sud ferme progressivement les fermes de bile d’ours grâce à des rachats publics permettant aux éleveurs de se reconvertir. Les ours sont sauvés et transférés vers des sanctuaires, réduisant la souffrance animale et renforçant durablement la protection de la faune.

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