Malayan Sun Bear

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Scientific Name

Helarctors malayanus

Size

The sun bear is about 3-4 ft long. They have a two-inch tail which is not easily seen.

Weight

They weigh about 60-140 pounds

Description

They have sleek black fur with a yellow crescent-shaped breast mark with a grayish or orange shortened muzzle. Their feet are large with strongly curved claws and naked soles. The ears are rounded and short. They have small eyes.

Food

Sun bears love to eat honey--bees and all!

Habitat

The sun bears live in the east Asian forests.

 

Other Facts
  • Sun bears are the smallest bear.
  • They love honey more than any other bear.That is why they are known as the honey bear in some parts of Asia.

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