Thailand Wildlife Collective

Sun bear (Helarctos malayanus)

The sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a bear species occurring in tropical forest habitats of Thailand. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The global population is thought to havedeclined by more than 30% over the past three bear generations.
The sun bear is also known as the "honey bear", which refers to its voracious appetite for honeycombs and honey.

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Image Size: 7360x4912 / 18.8MB; Helarctos malayanus Ian Edwardes Kaeng Krachan Kaeng Krachan National Park Paul Thompson Thailand Ursidae bear bears honey bear mammal mammals sun bear
Contained in galleries: Other Mammals

The sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a bear species occurring in tropical forest habitats of Thailand. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The global population is thought to havedeclined by more than 30% over the past three bear generations. <br />
The sun bear is also known as the "honey bear", which refers to its voracious appetite for honeycombs and honey.