sun bear


noun
  1. a small, black bear, Ursus (Helarctos) malayanus, of Southeast Asian forests, having a light muzzle and yellow chest markings.

Origin of sun bear

1
First recorded in 1835–45

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sun bear

noun
  1. a small bear, Helarctos malayanus, of tropical forests in S and SE Asia, having a black coat and a yellowish snout and feeding mostly on honey and insects: Also called: honey bear

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