Yangon Zoological Gardens
Wildlife • Conservation • Education
Open Daily • 8 am to 5 pm
Lives 20 years in the wild and up to 34 years in captivity
The Sun bear is an omnivorous animal, feeding on honey, insects, small animals, and some fruits
The habitat of the Sun bear includes tropical rainforests, lowland forests, and sometimes montane (mountain) forests of Southeast Asia.
The Sun bear is found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, southern China, and the islands of Sumatra and Borneo.
They are the smallest species the eight bear species. They have short fur with a U-shape making on the chest. Their body is entirely black, with a lighter patch on the muzzle and the top of the nose. Sun bears are also commonly known as honey bears.
The Sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List