Sun bear - Wikipedia
The sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a species in the family Ursidae (the only species in the genus Helarctos) occurring in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is the smallest bear species, standing nearly 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder and weighing 25–65 kg (55–143 lb).
Sun bear | Size, Location, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 8, 2024 · Sun bear, the smallest bear in the world, found in Southeast Asian forests. It weighs only 27–65 kg (59–143 pounds) and is 1–1.2 meters (3.3–4 feet) long with a 5-cm (2-inch) tail. Its curved claws are used for digging in its search for insect nests.
Sun Bear - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The Sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. The animal gets its name from the characteristic orange-to-cream-colored chest patch. It is also known as the "honey bear", for its love of honeycombs and honey.
Sun Bears Are Not Humans in Disguise, but They Deserve to Go …
Aug 3, 2023 · Indeed, among all eight bear species on the planet, Malayan sun bears are the least studied. But they’re also highly threatened, put at risk by habitat destruction and illegal poaching.
Sun Bear | WWF
Also known as the honey bear for its love of honey, the Sun Bear is the smallest, least well-known and one of the rarest of all the bear species.
Sun Bear - National Geographic Kids
Sun bears are named for the golden patches of fur on their chests, which some people say resemble a rising sun. While their tongues may be extra-big, sun bears are actually the smallest...
Sun Bear - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Small but mighty: The sun bear is the smallest of the world's eight bear species, about half the size of the American black bear. Its common name comes from the white or yellowish crescent marking on its chest, which many people think looks like the rising or setting sun.
Sun Bear | National Geographic
Found from southern China to eastern India and as far south as Indonesia, sun bears, also called Malayan sun bears, take their name from the bib-shaped golden or white patch on their chest,...
To Save Sun Bears, Scientists First Have to Find Them
To Save Sun Bears, Scientists First Have to Find Them. The world’s smallest bear plays a crucial role in repairing its tropical habitat in Southeast Asia
Sun Bear - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Sun bears are a species of bear native to forested areas in Southeast Asia. Just like their neighbors in India, the sloth bears, sun bears – also called “Malayan sun bears” – are black colored with a lighter patch of fur on their chests.