Sun bear
Helarctos malayanus
VulnerablePhoto: Tambako The Jaguar · CC BY-SA 2.0
Mammalomnivore
The sun bear is the smallest bear in the world, living in Southeast Asia's tropical forests. It's easily recognized by its sleek black coat and a bright golden patch on its chest, which looks like a little sun.
- Weighs between 25 to 65 kg — about as heavy as a large dog.
- Has extra-long, curved claws perfect for climbing trees and digging.
- Its short snout and small ears give it a uniquely round face.
RainforestAsia
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- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Helarctos malayanus
- Habitat
- Rainforest
- Regions in this directory
- Asia
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Vulnerable (VU)