COMMON NAME: Sun Bear
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Helarctos malayanus
TYPE: Mammals
DIET: Omnivore
AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN THE WILD: Up to 25 years
SIZE: 4 to 5 feet long
WEIGHT: 60 to 150 pounds
1. Sun Bear is the smallest bears species. Their height is around 70 centimetres and weighing 25–65 kilograms.
2. Sun bears get their name from their orange to cream coloured chest patch.
3. Sun Bears sunbathes or sleeps in trees 2 to 7 metres (7 to 23 feet) above the ground.
4. They do not hibernate because food resources are available the whole year.
5. Sun bears are omnivores. Sun bears Eats ants, bees, beetles, honey, termites and plants such as seeds and fruits etc. They also at Birds and deer, Eggs etc.
6. The global population of Sun Bears have declined by 35% over the past 30 Years.
7. There are 2 Sub-Species of Sun Bear. Malayan sun bear and Bornean sun bear.
8. They can extend its exceptionally long tongue by 20–25 cm (8–10 in) to extract insects and honey. Thats why hey are Also called "Honey Bear".
9. The sun bear is an excellent climber because of inward-turned front feet, powerful forelimbs with large claws.
10. They are really good swimmers.
11. Sun bears are shy animals, and usually do not attack humans unless provoked.
12. Sun Bear's Cubs are born deaf with eyes closed. They open their eyes after 20-25 days but they remain blind till 50 days after birth.
13. Cubs live with their mother for three years of their lives.
14. Sun Bear's lifespan is 20 to 31 years.
15. Their population can decline 60-80% in next 30 years.
These are the most common facts about Sun Bears.
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