Taking baths is one of Smudge’s favorite things to do! As a four-month-old black bear cub is being cared for by a rescue and rehabilitation group in China, it appears that he’s having a great time by climbing on things, playing in the bath, and eating apples. Smudge would call it a success when two of his favorite things come together!
He was originally born on a bear bile farm in Nanning, China. The owners of the farm turned their property over to a bear rescue organization, which rescued Smudge. Smudge was just one of 130 bears on the farm. Animal Asia, which cares for Smudge, took all of the bears from the bile farm to rescue organizations.
With a climbing tower, cozy straw bedding, cuddly teddy bears to play with, and a paddling pool to splash in, Smudge engages in daily exercises designed to keep him healthy, strong, and entertained. A safe haven for bears in Chengdu run by Animal Asia is the Chinese Bear Rescue Center, run by Animal Asia. 11 bear houses are available, along with 15 natural and semi-natural enclosures and enclosures designed for bears with mobility problems and older bears.
An office building, a public education center, a bear restaurant, a veterinary facility, and a protected quarantine area are just some of the facilities located on site.
