Text by Gloria Ganang and photo by Tee Thye Lim
The BSBCC welcomed 21 students from Miami University today. They arrived at 11am and it was just the right time to see the bears resting or taking their naps in the enclosure, which is right after their feeding time. The bears were already on their most comfortable position between tree branches, taking their afternoon naps as the group emerge towards the observation platform. Sun Bears usually take naps in the afternoon for an hour or two. Seeing a bear resting between tree branches is always spectacular and amusing even for the BSBCC staff! You are one of the lucky ones if you get to see this, as this particular experience would be very rare especially in the wild. Sun bears might just move away when sensing human presence. We also get to share the experience of Manis, one of the adult female of the centre foraging for food on the forest floor.
While enjoying the tropical forest environment on the observation platform, Wong, the founder and CEO of BSBCC told fascinating stories about sun bears in the wild.
It is always a pleasure for us to share our interests and concerns about sun bears with as many people as possible. We would like to take this wonderful opportunity to thank the Miami University group for supporting us through their donation. Thanks for buying our t-shirts and bandanas as well! It would really help us in rehabilitating the sun bears and spread the words about the forgotten bear – the sun bears!
What a great looking group! Must be a trip of a lifetime for those whose interest includes wildlife and far-away places.
Keeping you in our prayers for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Greta Marie’s Grandma Joyce
What a fantastic experience for the the students. i hope to get to BSBCC one day….