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- ↑ Cat Tien Bear Sanctuary, Freethebears.org, 24 April 2019
- ↑ China Bear Rescue Centre, Scmp.com, 24 April 2019
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- ↑ Bärenwald Pristina in Four-paws.org, 24 April 2019
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- ↑ Bear Sanctuary Domazhyr, Four-paws.org, 24 April 2019
- ↑ White Rock Bear Shelter, Vier-pfoten.bg, 24 April 2019