Bornean sun bear

 The sun bear is the smallest, most aboreal and least known of the bear family (see number 2 in image on left) measuring between 120–150 cm long and between 60-78 cm high at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger than females, the former normally weighing between 30 and 70 kg, and the latter between 20 and 40 kg. 

Unlike other bears, the sun bear's dark brown or black fur is short and sleek, probably due to the lowland climates it lives in.  On their chest sits a pale beige horseshoe shape marking which gives the sun bear its name being said to resemble a setting or rising sun. Similar colored fur can be found around the muzzle and the eyes. 

Source: BSBCC

Thanks to Jesse for this wonderful bear card , been looking for a bear card from Borneo for

a while. BSBCC is a Conservation Centre in Sepilok, Sabah.

Sent: 9 February 2015   Received: 10 Febuary 2015   Travelled: 1 day :p