MEET THE BEARS OF CHAPARRI

CHOLITA.

Cholita was confiscated by the Peruvian authorities from a family that held her illegally 60 km from Chaparri. The most credible story is her mother was killed and Cholita was sold to a circus. Circuses are the principal market for commercialization of live Bears in Peru. Cholita arrived 10 months ago in Chaparri when she was 4 months old. She lived with Daria, a loving Bear who adopted her. Cholita is our best candidate for future release. Her health is excellent and we are working to break the bond between her and humans. Cholita loves wild fruit such as zapote, overo, the algarroba, and figs.

Arrival: 3 April 2002. Age: 14 months. Weight: 8 kg

These photos are of Cholita enjoying the natural surroundings of Chaparri.
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