Keeping wild animals captive for entertainment is already heartbreaking — but forcing them to endure torture takes cruelty to another level.
Bear Caesar’s early life was marked by suffering. She was imprisoned on a bile farm in China, where bears are exploited for ingredients used in traditional medicine.
Day after day, Caesar was forced to endure a painful and invasive procedure. Farmers extracted bile from her gallbladder, a practice known for its extreme cruelty and lasting harm to the animals.
To make matters worse, she was bound in a heavy, restrictive metal vest designed to keep her still while the bile was drained. The vest made even the smallest movements agonizing and ensured her suffering continued without relief.