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Rescued bile bears released in Denmark forest

Euronews World · 2026-07-03

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• What happened: Six rescued Asiatic black bears from bile farms in South Korea have been released into a forest habitat at Knuthenborg Safaripark in Denmark after an extensive international rescue operation. • Why it matters: The relocation highlights ongoing efforts to combat animal cruelty associated with bile extraction practices and demonstrates successful international collaboration between NGOs and authorities. • What to watch next: Observers will be keen to see how the bears adapt to their new environment and whether similar rescue operations will be initiated for other animals in similar situations.

No Comment Video. Rescued bile bears released in Denmark forest Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 03/07/2026 - 11:15 GMT+2 Six rescued Asiatic black bears from South Korea start a new life in Denmark’s Knuthenborg Safaripark after an international rescue operation. Six Asiatic black bears rescued from bile farms in South Korea have started a new life in a forest habitat at Knuthenborg Safaripark in Denmark after an international rescue operation. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The footage follows their journey from sedation and transfer in Cheongju, where they are placed in wooden crates, to their arrival in Denmark and gradual release into holding enclosures. It ends with the bears stepping into woodland and water for the first time. The animals had been kept in cages for bile extraction before more than two years of planning between NGOs, veterinarians and authorities in South Korea and Europe made the relocation possible. Transported by truck and plane, the bears were moved through a carefully managed release process. At Knuthenborg, staff say the bears quickly settled, with one swimming and another feeding on leaves as they explore the park’s Bear Forest. Animals South Korea Denmark Top stories Now playing Next Rescued bile bears released in Denmark forest Now playing Next Portugal fans celebrate World Cup win over Croatia Now playing Next Firefighters battle major wildfire in southern France Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 3rd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Israelis mark 1,000 days since 7 October attack Now playing Next 'You can count on us,' von der Leyen says in strategic Armenia visit Now playing Next French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary Now playing Next Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms in key breakthrough Now playing Next Heat kills 900 in Spain's second-hottest June on record Now playing Next Ukraine will retaliate for Russian attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy says Now playing Next Ship runs aground in Hormuz as Iran insists on controlling the strait Now playing Next EU Parliament to launch procedure to ban far-right ESN party Now playing Next Air conditioner rush: Scuffles break out at Lidl stores across France Now playing Next AI images falsely claim Kyiv monastery strike was staged Now playing Next De Croo: Defence and aid spending are 'two sides of the same coin' Now playing Next 'Donald Trump's always raging about something,' former US NATO envoy says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern France No Comment Smoke rises over Kyiv after Russian overnight strikes No Comment US fans celebrate World Cup last-16 spot No Comment Couple climbs Empire State Building, gets engaged, then arrested Europe in Motion Overtourism: Where are locals being priced out by rising rents? Europe Today Watch: Following the money—the EPPO investigation into defunct far-right EU group Culture news A-listers, phone bans, charity donations: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding frenzy in full swing Europe Today Europe Today: Kyiv attack, NATO summit and pressure on Russia Nature 'The storks were here before me': Pensioners live side-by-side with storks in this Croatian village Europe News Wildfires rage in southern France prompting evacuation of 3,000 people Europe News 'No cherry-picking': Pressure mounts on Ireland to stop alumina sales to Russia Iran Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Albanian police fire water cannon as protests against Trump-linked luxury resort continue Europe News Keir Starmer issues state apology for decades of forced adoptions practices in UK Economy US job growth plummets as eurozone unemployment holds at record low Europe News Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules Culture Series Meet the etiquette coach who believes good manners are the key to professional success The Cube What's behind the viral claims of child trafficking on Vinted? Europe News How the Entry-Exit System is becoming a nightmare for Europe's summer travellers Culture news Jurassic fashion? T-Rex leather could reshape luxury industry says VML's Dimitri Guerassimov ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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