San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Sun Bear
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on sun bears including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts. Audio clip provided.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Sun Bear
Meet the sun bear and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Sun Bear
This site gives an in-depth description of a sun bear, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Bear Conservation Around the World
This article examines individual species of bears in reference to conservation including the Giant panda, Spectacled bear, Sun Bear, Sloth bear, American Black Bear, Asiatic black bear, Brown Bear, and more.
Other
In Pieces: 30 Species. 30 Pieces. 1 Fragmented Survival.
Explore this interactive exhibition featuring 30 of the world's most interesting but unfortunately endangered species. The exhibition provides useful research information and a video on each endangered animal.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Sun Bear (Helarctos Malayanus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Helarctos Malayanus, more commonly known as the Sun Bear.
Bagheera
Bagheera: Malayan Sun Bear
This site takes a look at the physical characteristics, habitat, and natural history of the Malayan Sun Bear. Special attention is given to the causes of endangerment to this bear, as well as current conservation efforts. Additional...
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo: Malayan Sun Bear
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the Malayan sun bear.
Other
Audubon Nature Institute: Malayan Sun Bear
Meet the Malayan sun bear and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.