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MEET THE BEARS OF CHAPARRI

TONGO

Tongo, a subadult male from Luya, 250 km from Chaparri, is a firm candidate for release to the wild*. He lives with Rosita, who does not accept him as a dominating partner. Tongo is a star of several television documentaries due to his playful temperament and skill at climbing trees.

Arrival: 14 February 2002 Age: 2 years. Weight: 60 kg

Latest Pictures of Tongo enjoying his vast natural enclosure

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Peru November 2006

Two new young Andean Bears rescued and being reared for release into the wild.

Motorbike and Cameras provided for Bear release programme

Indonesia October 2006

New area of Sumatra is supported by Tiger Protection units (Bukit Duabelas NP and a very positive new management proposal for Sumatra put forward to the Indonesian government for providing tiger protection and monitoring in existing Four large areas in Sumatra.

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