Traditional Chinese medicine has used bear bile for thousands of years to treat a wide range of aliments. This widespread practice in Asian countries has created a thriving and inhumane market that has led to the lucrative business of bear farming. Next, Dr. Sue Ann Martain talks with veternarian and founder of Animals Asia Foundation, Jill Robinson. Robinson has been a pioneer of animal elfare in Asia since 1985 and has recently released a sensitive and insightful look at the issue through her children's book called Jasper's Story: Saving Moon Bears.
That was author and animal activist, Jill Robinson, talking with Dr. Sue Ann Martin. Robinson's new book, Jasper's Story: Saving Moon Bears, published by Sleeping Bear Press in Ann Arbor. The book will be reviewed for the Children's Bookshelf for the week of March 27; Reviews are aired Wednesday at 2 p.m., Fridays at 7:05 a.m. and also at 4:01 p.m..
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