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Saving Sun Bears

One man's quest to save a species
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Adult sun bears are poached for body parts which are thought to have medicinal properties. Orphaned cubs are kept illegally as pets. Natural habitat is disappearing fast. In this inspirational story, Malaysian ecologist Dr Wong Siew Te, or papa bear, tries to save the forgotten bear from extinction. His quest takes him around the world, and in 2017 he is acknowledged as a CNN Wildlife Hero-proving one person can make a difference. Australian author Dr Sarah Pye takes readers on a journey of discovery, introducing individual sun bears she has come to know: Natalie, who learns to survive without her mother; Bongkud, who is struck by lightning; Gutuk, who is too scared to go outside; and Debbie, who grabs her chance at freedom. Saving Sun Bears is Wongs story-and theirs.

Australian author Dr Sarah Pye first visited Borneo in 2012, ostensibly to see orangutans in the wild. When she met Dr Wong Siew Te and asked what she could do to help sun bears, he replied "do what you do best". Those five powerful words sparked a seven-years journey, a Doctor of Creative Arts degree, an enduring friendship, and this book. No stranger to publishing, Sarah was named Sunshine Coast Small Business Woman of the Year in 2010 for her guidebook, Kids Welcome to Queensland (2009)

* Papa Bear knows more about sun bears than anyone on earth. * This is his authorised biography, * This hopefully story shows one person can make a difference, * Sarah Pye takes you on a cultural and conservation journey of discovery, * Saving Sun Bears is endorsed by Dame Judi Dench. Publicity: * Brisbane Writers Festival; Noosa Today; Malaysia Airlines in flight magazine; Mongabay; Daily Express; My Weekly Preview; Multiple community group presentations; ABC Radio, MIX FM radio.
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXxhryEAbUw&t
* https://shows.acast.com/62843704e53c5f0012964b46/64a38ccf24e98100112a1d79


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