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How many sun bears are left?
Sun Bear numbers are still declining and although their exact population numbers are unknown, there could be less than 1,000 individuals left in the wild today.
Do sun bears live in North America?
Distribution and habitat Sun bears are found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia; the range is bound by northeastern India to the north and extends south to southeast through Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam in mainland Asia to Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia to the south.
Are sun bears going extinct?
The Malayan Sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is listed as Vulnerable to Extinction by the IUCN, and is threatened by habitat loss and hunting for traditional medicine. Its range once extended across mainland Southeast Asia, to Sumatra and Borneo, but the animal now occurs only patchily throughout.
What is the deadliest bear in the world?
Grizzly and polar bears are the most dangerous, but Eurasian brown bears and American black bears have also been known to attack humans.
What are some interesting facts about sun bears?
Interesting Sun Bear Facts: Sun bear can reach 4 to 5 feet in length and 60 to 150 pounds in weight. Males are slightly larger than females. Body of sun bear is covered with short, but coarse fur that can be brown, black or grey in color.
Is a sun bear dangerous?
The sun bear is known to be exceptionally aggressive and will attack without cause. Having such large canines, extremely strong jaws and long claws, it is said to be one of the most dangerous animals to encounter in the jungle.
Are sun bears extinct?
Historically, sun bear populations were found in most of mainland Southeast Asia . Now, most of these populations are extinct. The remaining wild sun bear populations inhabit the rain forests of Borneo . Little is known about wild sun bears because they are so elusive in their jungle homes,…
What is a sun bears behavior?
Ecology and behavior. As sun bears occur in tropical regions with year-round available foods, they do not hibernate. Except for females with their offspring, they are usually solitary. Male sun bears are primarily diurnal, but some are active at night for short periods.