BREAKING: Authorities in Laos confiscated two male moon bear cubs from wildlife traders trying to sell the cubs to tourists.

A Free the Bears rescue team hit the road immediately, bringing them back to the safety of Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary's cub nursery.

They are incredibly young – likely only 2 months old, and both weighing less than 3 kilograms.

At this age, bear cubs should still be safe with their mother.

The heartbreaking reality is their mum was almost certainly killed so these cubs could be taken and sold.

Rescuing cubs this young is just the start. They are very vulnerable and fragile at this stage.

They're going to need round-the-clock care now to make sure they get through this.

Please donate if you can. Every contribution makes a big difference.

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These cubs are just baby boys, both weighing less than 3 kilograms!

They're going to need constant care.

They need:

  • Feeding every few hours
  • Milk formula and cub supplies
  • Warmth and monitoring day and night
  • Specialist veterinary care
  • Dedicated bear carers

They will likely need protection and care for the rest of their life, which could be 30 years or more.

Please donate if you can, every contribution no matter how small helps us to care for this little pair.