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Helarctos malayanus, commonly known as the sun bear or Malayan sun bear, is the smallest of all bear species. Its name comes from the distinct pale, crescent-shaped patch on its chest that resembles a rising sun. This bear is native to Southeast Asia, where it inhabits tropical forests across countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Despite its small size, the sun bear is an agile climber and plays an important role in its ecosystem by dispersing seeds and controlling insect populations.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Oso malayo, Oso de Sol
\u2022 Sun bear<\/p>\n

Scientific classification:<\/b>
Domain:Eukaryota
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Family:Ursidae
Subfamily:Ursinae
Genus:Helarctos
Species:H. malayanus<\/p>\n

Ueno Zoological Gardens, Taito, Tokyo, Japan<\/p>\n

Tragically, the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo recently reported the death of its last sun bear, a female named Kyoko (\u30ad\u30e7\u30a6\u30b3)<\/b>. At approximately 30 years old, Kyoko passed away in July 2025<\/b> due to gallbladder cancer. With her loss, the zoo now has no Malayan sun bears remaining in its care, marking the closure of this long-standing exhibit. Her passing is deeply felt not only by the zoo community but also by conservationists who recognize how rare and precious such individuals are in captivity. Sun bears are already under pressure from habitat loss and poaching in the wild, and every animal in human care plays a vital role in education, research, and the preservation of their species. \u2014 Source<\/a> \/ PDF<\/a><\/b> \u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n

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Camera:<\/b> Canon EOS 77D \/ 9000D
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Lens:<\/b> Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
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Capture Information:<\/b>
\n Focal Length: 232.0 mm
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\n Aperture: f\/5.6
\n ISO: 5000\n<\/p>\n

Photo Taken: April 12, 2024
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Helarctos malayanus, commonly known as the sun bear or Malayan sun bear, is the smallest of all bear species. Its name comes from the distinct pale, crescent-shaped patch on its chest that resembles a rising sun. 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