There is a regrettable practice in India, which happens to a species of bear called snout bears, they are animals captured when they are young, from then on are "trained" to dance, in order to earn money from tourists, usually a few coins, high price is what these bears pay, it's practically torture.
They are tied by the snout, often their owners pull their teeth so that they do not pose a risk of attack, due to mistreatment many animals are found. with infections, they do not eat enough food, because of malnutrition many go blind, in addition to having a compromised immune system, acquiring diseases easily.
This attitude has been common for a long time, and because of them a protective organization called wildLife SOS emerged, which together with the Indian Government created rehabilitation centers for the sloth bears. The measure affects the animals and also their owners, who for lack of work, earn their livelihood in this way, for these measures were adopted that offer professional qualification and access to education.
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From this attitude some results were obtained, as more than 380 bears were rescued, however there is still a lot to do, as there are another 600 bears in the same situation of mistreatment and torture, not counting the cubs that are at risk of being captured to later become dancers.
This situation has two aggravating factors, the first is the environmental one, with the preservation of the fauna and the physical integrity of the animals, and the second aggravating factor is the factor factors that lead people to commit such acts (unemployment, lack of opportunity, education, social inequalities, etc.), thus making the context.
Eduardo de Freitas
Brazil School Team
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FREITAS, Eduardo de. "The Nightmare of the Dancing Bears of India"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/curiosidades/o-pesadelo-dos-ursos-dancarinos-india.htm. Accessed on June 27, 2021.
