Sun Bear

Scientific name - Helarctos Malayanus.

Where are they found - Primarily found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia.

Size - They are the smallest member of the bear family standing at approximately 4ft (1.2m) in length and weighing less that 145lbs (65kg). Males also tend to be slightly larger than females in this species. 

Hibernation - Sun Bears do not hibernate so they can reproduce all year round and can have 1-2 cubs per year.

What they eat - They are also known as Honey Bears because of how much they love honey. They're omnivores so they will eat a wide variety of foods but they mainly eat invertebrates and fruits.

Predators - Sun Bears have few predators, other than humans. They are classed as vulnerable due to a recent decline in their population caused by the hunting of 'nuisance bears' that destroy crops and the widespread poaching driven by a market for their fur and their bile which is used in Chinese medicine. 

Sun Bears are sometimes captured or bred to be domestic pets; a role of which they are considered desirable, due to their relatively inoffensive nature and small size in comparison to other bears.

Unlike other bears, Sun Bears have short and sleek fur due to the lowland climates they inhabit. Dark/black fur covers the bears body, except on the chest where there is a pale orange/yellow marking in the shape of a horseshoe and similar coloured fur around its muzzle and eyes. This is what gives the Sun Bear its name.