The average weight of the sun bear is 30kg - 60kg (66lbs - 132lbs). The life span is 15 - 30 years. Sun Bear usually lives in primarily, lowland tropical forests. It has a fur skin type. The preferred food type is omnivore. The top speed it is able to reach is 48kph (30mph).
Facts about sun bears
Name | Sun Bear |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Skin Type | Fur |
Scientific Name | Helarctos malayanus |
Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
Habitat | Primarily, lowland tropical forests |
Top Speed | 48kph (30mph) |
Weight | 30kg - 60kg (66lbs - 132lbs) |
Colour | Black, brown, red, grey, white, yellow, orange |
Size (H) | 1.2m - 1.5m (4ft - 5ft) |
Common Name | Sun bear |
Phylum | Chordata |
Genus | Helarctos |
Class | Mammalia |
Family | Ursidae |
Group | Mammal |
Diet | Omnivore |
Predators | Tiger, snakes, birds of prey |
Lifestyle | Diurnal/nocturnal |
Order | Carnivora |
Life Span | 15 - 30 years |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Prey | Fruits, honey, insects |