The sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a bear species in the family Ursidae found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is the only species in the genus Helarctos[5] and the smallest bear species, standing nearly 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder and weighing 25–65 kg (55–143 lb).

Mar 12, 2025 · 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. It also eats fruit, honey, and small vertebrates.

Aug 3, 2023 · Captured on video last week, this scene at the Hangzhou Zoo in China has launched an internet rumor that spread like wildfire: that the bear was actually a human in disguise. In response, the zoo...

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. How many? There are no reliable population figures. The sun bear can be clearly distinguished from other bears by a …

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,...

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.

Sun Bears (Helarctos malayanus) are also known as honey bears and Malayan sun bears. They are the only truly tropical bear in Asia. Relatively small and elusive, they are found primarily in the lowland tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, northeast India, Bangladesh, southern China and the islands of Sumatra and Borneo.

Sun bears, the smallest of all bear species, are remarkably strong for their size, featuring large claws, a powerful bite, and a tongue up to 46 cm long for extracting food. Their sleek black coat, distinctive chest patch, and wide skull give them a unique appearance, while their individual chest markings remain unchanged throughout their lives.

Mar 28, 2018 · 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.

Sun bears are the small­est bears in the fam­ily Ur­si­dae. They stand 70 cm at the shoul­der and are 1.2 to 1.5 m from head to tail. The tail it­self is 3 to 7 cm. Males are larger than the fe­males but only by 10 to 20%. They have short, wide, flat heads with small round ears. Their fur is rather coarse but ap­pears sleek.