Saving Sun Bears, Dr Sarah Pye
Saving Sun Bears, Dr Sarah Pye
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Saving Sun Bears
One man's quest to save a species

Author: Dr Sarah Pye

Narrator: Dr Sarah Pye, Amir Yussof

Unabridged: 7 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2021


Synopsis

An inspirational story of one man’s quest to save sun bears from extinction.In Asia, 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. Malaysian ecologist Dr Wong Siew Te, or ‘papa bear’, is trying to save sun bears from extinction. His quest takes him from Malaysia to Taiwan, where he studies animal husbandry; to Montana, where he learns to trap grizzly bears; and on to Borneo to research bears in the dense rainforest. Wong struggles to raise funds to create a unique rescue centre for sun bears, and in 2017 he is acknowledged as a CNN 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kevin on April 08, 2021

Firstly, this is a lovely, sincerely and passionately written account of one man's passion to save a species of bear, which faces enormous threats. I have visited the Sun bear centre in Borneo many time and have met Wong several times. Each time, his drive and love for these animals is very apparent......more

Goodreads review by Kieran on November 28, 2024

Really good and informative. BSBCC is also really great......more

Goodreads review by Catherine on May 11, 2022

This book is a moving and uplifting personal conservation story. Sarah Pye weaves Dr Wong's life-long and passionate mission to save sun bears from a life behind bars, into a bigger picture of conservation. With meticulous research, her biography explores the personal challenges of conservation and......more

Goodreads review by Dale on July 26, 2020

A story beyond the realms of normal human behaviour. Wong is a man of integrity with incredible passion and completely selfless. His story will make you think differently for the rest of your life xx......more

Goodreads review by Alessia on August 27, 2022

After meeting Wong in real life i knew i had to read this book. It has inspired me to do what i do best to save sun bears. I would recommend everyone to read this book because everyone needs to know of what sun bears go through. Pls recommend everyone to read this book because it tells an awesome ta......more