Bear Caesar is finally free after having spent years locked in a torture vest
Bears are intelligent, powerful animals — yet thousands are still subjected to extreme cruelty for human profit. Caesar, a brown bear in China, endured years of unimaginable suffering on a bile farm, where her gallbladder was continuously drained for use in traditional medicine. She was kept in a tiny cage and forced to wear a brutal metal “torture vest” that tightly constricted her body and caused deep wounds.
A metal spike near her neck prevented her from removing it. She lived in pain and isolation, with no hope of escape. That changed in 2004, when Caesar was rescued by the animal welfare organization Animals Asia. Severely injured, frustrated, and weak, Caesar was finally given a second chance at life. With dedicated care, she recovered and transformed into a majestic, healthy bear.
Weighing 300 kg, she became a symbol of strength and resilience, with a glossy coat and a calm, powerful presence. Over the next…
