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The sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a bear species in the family Ursidae found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.It is the only species in the genus Helarctos [5] and the smallest bear species, standing nearly 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder and weighing 25–65 kg (55–143 lb).
The Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus malayanus) is a subspecies of sun bear, occurring in southeast Asia. [1] In 2025, Malayan sun bear along with the Borneon sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus), have been selected to be new campaign mascots for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is a wildlife conservation and research centre for improving animal welfare and rehabilitation of the Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus). It also aims to raise public awareness about the plight of the sun bears and to raise conservation awareness about this species.
Sun bears, which call the tropical forests of Southeast Asia home, are the smallest known animals in the bear family. Images and videos of an unusual looking sun bear in Malaysia have gone viral.
Sun bears are among the smallest bears in the world and stand at just 1.3m when they reach full height. Hangzhou Zoo has reported a 30 per cent spike in visitors since the first sun bear video ...
Zookeepers have introduced a sun bear cub to the public at a zoo in northeast Thailand. Footage shows the adorable baby bear stumbling around as it explored its enclosure at the Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo.
Asian black bear is the most common bear species in the area but still low numbered. A second bear species of the area is the sun bear [9] Another large mammal, the sambar deer, are also reported in low numbers. [10] Endangered species great hornbill are still seen flying in the sanctuary. There are some spotted owlets as well. [11]
The world’s smallest bear is finally having its moment in the sun – thanks to a viral video that sparked a conspiracy theory on Chinese social media.. Public interest in sun bears, one of Asia ...