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Malayan Sun Bear
Malayan Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus)
- Also called the “honey bear” because of its appetite for bees and honey
- Smallest member of the bear family, weighing up to 150 pounds (68 kg) and can be 5 feet (1.5 m) in length
- Lives in tropical forests in Southeast Asia
- Are usually solitary and do not hibernate
- Predators include tigers and leopards
- Diet includes: worms, termites, birds, reptiles and figs
- Conservation Status (IUCN): Vulnerable