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Saving Sun Bears: One man's quest to save a species

by Sarah R. Pye

A conservationist’s work with sun bears

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A conservationist’s work with sun bears

Malaysian ecologist Dr Wong Siew Te’s effort to protect sun bears unfolds alongside the stories of individual bears in his care. The account connects species-wide threats—poaching, illegal pet keeping and shrinking habitat—with the needs and experiences of orphaned cubs and rescued animals. Sarah R. Pye introduces bears including Natalie, Bongkud, Gutuk and Debbie, giving the conservation subject a close-up, animal-by-animal dimension. Wong’s work also extends beyond Malaysia, as the source describes a quest that takes him around the world.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in wildlife conservation and the protection of bears.
  • Readers who prefer conservation accounts that include individual animal stories.
  • Readers interested in the work of Malaysian ecologist Dr Wong Siew Te.

Themes

Sun bear conservationPoaching and habitat lossOrphaned and rescued animalsHuman responsibility toward wildlife

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Book overview

Adult sun bears are poached for body parts which are thought to have medicinal properties. Orphaned cubs are kept illegally as pets. Natural habitat is disappearing fast.

In this inspirational story, Malaysian ecologist Dr Wong Siew Te, or 'papa bear', tries to save the 'forgotten bear' from extinction. His quest takes him around the world, and in 2017 he is acknowledged as a CNN Wildlife Hero-proving one person can make a difference.

Australian author Dr Sarah Pye takes readers on a journey of discovery, introducing individual sun bears she has come to know: Natalie, who learns to survive without her mother; Bongkud, who is struck by lightning; Gutuk, who is too scared to go outside; and Debbie, who grabs her chance at freedom.

Saving Sun Bears is Wong's story-and theirs.

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