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Aug 4, 2023 · The video of a sun bear waving to visitors at a Chinese zoo went viral after some social media users suggested that it could be a human wearing a bear costume.
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Aug 4, 2023 · A short video on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showed Angela standing upright and seemingly interacting with visitors.
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- Sun Bear Facts at A Glance
- Meet The Sun Bear: Introduction
- What Does The Sun Bear Look like?
- Distribution
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- Behavior
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- What Do Sun Bears Eat?
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- Is The Sun Bear Endangered?
Other Name(s):Malayan sun bear, Malay bear, honey bear, dog bearScientific name:Helarctos malayanusType of Animal: MammalAnimal Family: Ursidae (the bear family)The sun bear is the smallest of the bear species, reaching only around half the size of the American black bear (Ursus americanus). This elusive bear gets its English name from the distinct mark on its chest which, according to folk stories, represents the rising sun. There are two subspecies (types) of sun bear: 1. Helarctos malayanusmalayanusis f...
Despite its small size, the sun bear has a typically bear-like stocky, muscular build. Its fur is short and usually jet-black, although dark brown, reddish and gray individuals also occur. The sun bear’s chest patch is typically crescent-shaped, but can also be circular or irregularly-shaped. The color ranges from cream to orange. The sun bear's he...
The range of the sun bear (i.e. the area in which the species is found) covers most of Southeast Asia. The species occurs on the mainland (including Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Laos and Cambodia) as well as on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. A few isolated populations are found in eastern India and southern China. The species’ distribution is...
The sun bear inhabits a variety of tropical forest habitats. Its primary habitat is tropical evergreen forest. The species may also be found in mangrove forests and even in agricultural land and plantations if situated close to the bear’s favored forest habitat. Typically, the species is encountered at elevations below 1,000 m (3,300 ft.). However,...
The sun bear is mainly active during the day. It spends most of its time foraging and resting. Brief bouts of activity also occur during the night. The sun bear is usually solitary unless it is in a mated pair or a mother caring for her cubs. Much of the sun bear's time is spent high in the trees, where it will also sleep. On the ground it shelters...
The sun bear may mate and give birth any time of year. Behavior such as mock fighting, head bobbing and hugging have been observed between individuals prior to mating. Some studies suggest that the species may be monogamous (i.e. it mates for life). The bear’s gestation period is highly variable, ranging between 3 and 8 months. The female usually g...
Although a member of the mammalian order Carnivora, the sun bear is an omnivore. Its diet includes invertebrates (such as termites, ants, beetles, stingless bee larvae and earthworms), small vertebrates (such as birds and reptiles), eggs, fruit (especially figs), berries, nuts, shoots and flowers. One of the sun bears favourite foods is honey. An a...
Full-grown sun bears are safe from most predators due to their relatively large size and tree-dwelling life style. The species’ main predators are tigersand other large cats. The looseness of the sun bear’s skin allows it to turn and face a predator if being held in its jaws. Infant sun bears are more vulnerable to predation. They may be preyed upo...
The sun bear is rated 'Vulnerable' by the IUCN. The global population of sun bears is believed to have shrunk considerably, and continues to decline. According to estimates, there may be fewer than 1,000 individuals left in the wild. The main factors that threaten sun bears include: 1. Habitat Loss: Deforestationand forest fragmentation and degrada...
Aug 1, 2023 · A video of a Southeast Asian sun bear standing on hind legs at the Hangzhou Zoo swept through Chinese social media. This behavior is not unusual, experts say, and sun bears are known for...
Jul 31, 2023 · A video of a sun bear in Hangzhou Zoo standing on its hind legs has gone viral online. A zoo in eastern China has reassured visitors its sun bears are real rather than humans in disguise,...
- Adam Durbin
See how the small sun bear, native to southeast Asia, is struggling to survive amid deforestation and poaching.
Aug 3, 2023 · Footage of a human-like bear - with a rather saggy bum and standing on its hind legs - has left puzzled onlookers and the internet clawing for answers. Social media users have questioned whether...
