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 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 | 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 Bears Are Not Humans in Disguise, but They Deserve to Go …
Aug 3, 2023 · The Malayan sun bear is vulnerable to extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Its numbers are decreasing, but the size...
Sun Bear - National Geographic
See how the small sun bear, native to southeast Asia, is struggling to survive amid deforestation and poaching.
Sun Bear Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
Aug 9, 2023 · Sun bears are the smallest bear species, measuring 4 to 5 feet long on their hind legs and weighing 60 to 150 pounds. This is only about half the size of an American black bear. Appearance:...
14 Sizzling Sun Bear Facts - Fact Animal
The sun bear is the smallest of all bears standing at just 70cm tall, and is also known as the honey bear. The cream coloured patch on their chests helps give them their common name, as many people think they look like a rising sun. They are usually dark black in colour, with a …