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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 is the smallest bear in the world, living in Southeast Asian forests. It has a distinctive orange-yellow chest crescent and uses its claws and tongue to find insects, honey, and fruit.
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Learn about the sun bear, the smallest and most arboreal bear species, that lives in Southeast Asia. Find out how it adapts to its environment, what it eats, how it reproduces, and why it is threatened by human activities.
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Learn about the sun bear, the smallest and rarest of all the bear species, and its habitat in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Find out how WWF works to protect this endangered animal from hunting, habitat loss and wildlife trade.
Learn about the Sun bear, the smallest and rarest bear species, that lives in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Find out its appearance, behavior, diet, reproduction, threats and conservation status.
Learn about the sun bear, the smallest bear species, that lives in Southeast Asia and has a long tongue for licking honey. Find out how sun bears climb trees, build nests, and protect themselves from bees.
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Learn about the sun bear, the smallest and most arboreal of the bear species, with a distinctive crescent marking on its chest. Find out how the San Diego Zoo and its partners are working to protect this vulnerable and endangered animal from habitat loss, poaching, and the pet trade.
