Friday, 23 April 2010
sunbear
scientific name:Helarctos malayanus
length:4 to 5 ft (1.2 to 1.5 m) long
weight:60 to 150 lbs (27 to 70 kg)
life span:Up to 25 years
natural habitat: in tropic rain forest
diet: eating birds, small mammals, termites,the young tips of palm trees and the nests of wild bees.
litter:1 or 2 cubs
predators: humans and large cats
Interesting facts:
.There endangered status is venerable
.They have bad eyesight but a great sense of smell
.they also have a long tongue measuring 8 - 10 inches long.
.they have water repellent fur except on there yellow crescent on there chest
,most aggressive bear will attack with out being provoked
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