Sun Bear
Helarctos malayanus
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 321
- Most observed in
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
Description
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 and the smallest bear species, standing nearly 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder and weighing 25–65 kg (55–143 lb). It is stockily built, with large paws, strongly curved claws, small, rounded ears and a short snout.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Sun bear”.