www.animalsasia.org On arrival at our hospital, this miserable, frightened little cub lurched between nervous pacing in his cage, violent outbursts of rage, or pitiful vocalizations, which broke our hearts. None of us were surprised by his obvious fear and hatred of people. In the wild, Moon Bear cubs stay with their mothers for up to three years; learning to forage, to defend themselves and to survive. Tragically, Somerset's wild existence with his family had been brutally taken away by a leghold trap, which had severed one of his front legs and crippled him for life. Luckily for Somerset, the Chinese Government stepped in and confiscated him before he reached his destination on a bile factory farm. He was then given to Animals Asia to begin a new life. Recovery was slow, but gradually, his frightened eyes began to soften when we approached and he clearly adored his "Nursie's" fruitshakes, which were packed full of pureed strawberries, bananas, honey and healing antibiotics. Today, Somerset has been moved into a Den together with other "special care bears" including juveniles Prince and Bonnie and Freedom, our gorgeous sweet-faced bear who lost both of her limbs in a leghold trap. As he romps in play with new-found friends, our little "cublet" is finally assured a safe and happy life in China. See tree party article!! www.animalsasia.org