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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Sun Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Sun Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the sun bear and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Sun Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Bear Conservation Around the World

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

In Pieces: 30 Species. 30 Pieces. 1 Fragmented Survival.

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Sun Bear (Helarctos Malayanus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Helarctos Malayanus, more commonly known as the Sun Bear.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Malayan Sun Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Malayan Sun Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the Malayan sun bear.
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Other

Audubon Nature Institute: Malayan Sun Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Malayan sun bear and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.