Endangered Species : Bears : Sun Bear

>> ENDANGERED : Sun Bear(Helarctos malayanus)

• The smallest of all the bear species.
• Sun bears can be found in south-east Asia. The range of the sun bear population isn’t known, particularly on its eastern edge.
• Inhabits both primary and logged dense lowland tropical forests.
• Sun bears suffer from trapping. The cubs are often sold into the pet trade and adults killed for their body parts.
• Sun bear meat is a sometimes served in restaurants. Bear paw is seen as a delicacy in some regions.

For more info on the species see ARKive.
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