Sun bear
A kind of bear · also called Malayan sun bear, honey bear
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The sun bear is the world's smallest bear species, standing just over two feet tall at the shoulder.
It is the smallest of all eight living bear species, weighing far less than an American black bear. Adult sun bears generally range from 55 to 143 pounds (25 to 65 kg), with males growing slightly larger than females. Despite their compact build, they have disproportionately large paws and exceptionally long claws adapted for climbing trees.
From Wikipedia
The sun bear 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 and the smallest bear species, standing nearly 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder and weighing 25–65 kg (55–143 lb).
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Questions people ask
- How big is a sun bear?
- A sun bear measures about 4.3 feet (1.3 m) long, stands 2.3 feet (0.7 m) tall at the shoulder, and weighs around 110 pounds (50 kg). This makes it roughly the same weight as a large pet dog.
- How much space does a sun bear take up?
- About 13.2 gal (50 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
110 lb (50 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 13.2 gal (50 L)
- Length
- 4.27 ft (1.3 m)
- Height
- 27.6 in (70 cm)
Quick answer
A sun bear measures about 4.3 feet (1.3 m) long, stands 2.3 feet (0.7 m) tall at the shoulder, and weighs around 110 pounds (50 kg). This makes it roughly the same weight as a large pet dog.
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