The BSBCC started in 2008 with taking over the responsibility of seven captive bears under the care of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. [3] Bamboo fibre boasts advantages of breathability and coolness. According to authoritative testing figures, apparels made from bamboo fibres are 1-2 degrees cooler than normal apparels in hot summer. In March 2010, the first phase of the structural development of the centre culminated in the opening of a new 20-bear house and outdoor enclosures in the Sepilok Forest Reserve. In April 2010, the existing captive bears were moved into their new living spaces, integrated into 'bear groups' and given access to outdoor enclosures during the day. [4]

The Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears is a multilateral treaty signed in Oslo, November 15, 1973, by the five nations with the largest polar bear populations: Canada, Denmark ( Greenland), Norway ( Svalbard), the United States, and the Soviet Union. [1] This treaty was brought about due to increased hunting of polar bears during the 1960s and 1970s which led to polar bears being under severe survival pressure from hunters.The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is a wildlife conservation and research centre for improving animal welfare and rehabilitation of the Malayan sun bear ( Helarctos malayanus). It also aims to raise public awareness about the plight of the sun bears and to raise conservation awareness about this species. The BSBCC was established as a non-profit organisation in Sabah in 2008. It is a joint project between sun bear researcher Wong Siew Te, Land Empowerment Animals People (LEAP), the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) and the Sabah Forestry Department (SFD). The mission of BSBCC is neither to be a zoo or merely a tourist attraction, but a centre to improve animal welfare, and for education, research and rehabilitation. [2] By June 2014, the number of sun bears in the centre has increased to 33. [5] Future developments will involve construction of a second bear house and forested enclosures with capacity for 20 additional bears. [4] Mission [ edit ]

Bamboo fibre has natural functions of anti-bacteria and deodorisation. The bamboo fibre was 100% made from bamboo through the high-tech process. Bamboo fibre is naturally antibacterial. They can be spun purely or blended together with cotton, hemp, thin silk, wool, Tencel, Modal, polyester, spandex etc. Through ongoing research, increased knowledge and awareness, and further protection of habitat, the centre wants to achieve increased protection for sun bears and their habitat. [6] Facilities of BSBCC [ edit ] Watching the bears from observation platform The visitor centre Our dynamic workshops run every Wednesday and give you a chance to learn and apply fundamental skills. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3Xr1pkh Make sure to visit https://bit.ly/3tgahfu to learn about how you can access our funding to test and grow your business.

Research, Education, and Conservation

At the same time, the centre aims to be a strong base to educate the public about the plight of the sun bears, to raise conservation awareness about this species, and to conduct more research on Seeing sun bears kept in dreadful conditions during his study drove the wildlife biologist Wong Siew Te on a quest to open a facility to improve their welfare.