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The sun bear is the smallest of all bears standing at just 70cm tall, and is also known as the honey bear. The cream coloured patch on their chests helps give them their common name, as many people think they look like a rising sun.
- Tropical forests
- South East Asia
- Up to 25 years in the wild
- 1.2-1.5 metres long
Dec 19, 2016 · Looking for some beary interesting facts about bears? From sun bears to grizzlies, learn everything you need to know about these amazing and wild animals.
- Bears are large mammals collectively called “ursids”, because they belong to the Ursidae family.
- Bears are omnivores, which means they eat meat and plants, like most humans.
- There are eight species of bears: the American black bear, the Asiatic black bear, the brown bear, the giant panda, the polar bear, the sloth bear, the spectacled bear, and the sun bear.
- Six of eight bear species are considered “vulnerable” by the IUCN. American black bears and brown bears are the only two bear species that are not listed as vulnerable.
- Range and Diversity. Eight bear species are scattered across the globe: polar bears, giant pandas, sun bears, sloth bears, spectacled bears, brown bears, Asian black bears, and North American black bears.
- Size and Weight. Sun bears are the smallest with most adults only reaching at 4 ft and 60 lbs. Polar bears are the largest with some becoming positively gigantic at 10 ft and 1,700 lbs.
- Life Expectancy. Out in the wild, bears can live for up to 25 years. In captivity, they can live twice as long with enough food and care.
- Survival of the Fattest. Bears hibernate during winter to cope with food shortage. With a lower metabolism, they can last for several months without eating and drinking.
Discover the Unbearable Cuteness: Top 11 Fun Facts About Sun Bears! Get ready to shine some light on the fascinating and often underestimated world of sun bears – adorable, fierce, and full of surprises! 1. Sniff and the City.
May 15, 2023 · Interesting Facts. 01 There are 8 species of bears found all around the world. 02 A bear typically lives up to 25 years in the wild and 50 years in captivity. 03 Depending on the species, bears can weigh from 27 kg to 700 kg. 04 Bears typically stand between 1 to 3 meters tall.
Oct 20, 2015 · There are eight species of bear: the North American black bear, the Asiatic black bear, the brown bear, the giant panda, the polar bear, the sloth bear, the sun bear, and the spectacled bear.
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