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Conservationists look to defy gloomy outlook for Borneo’s sun bears
A bear rehabilitation program in Malaysian Borneo cares for 44 sun bears rescued from captivity and the pet trade and has been releasing bears back into the wild since 2015.
Big plans to expand sun bear conservation centre, but funding, manpower remain challenges, says CEO
There are big plans to see the expansion of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) which currently houses 42 ...
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Sun Bear Sanctuary thrives, welcomes 79,000 tourists last year
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS) has nurtured the growth and development of the Bornean Sun Bear ...
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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre celebrates 9th International Sun Bear Day - The Star
KOTA KINABALU: The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) marked the 9th International Sun Bear Day on Friday (May 16), emphasising the role of conservation education in connecting people ...
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Sun bear: World’s smallest bear finally has its time in the sun. But is that a good thing? | CNN - CNN International
The world’s smallest bear is finally having its moment in the sun – thanks to a viral video that sparked a conspiracy theory on Chinese social media.
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Sun Bear Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
Sun bears are the smallest bear species, measuring 4 to 5 feet long on their hind legs and weighing 60 to 150 pounds. This is only about half the size of an American black bear. Sun bears are ...
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Why the Rare Sun Bear’s ‘Necklace’ Isn’t Just Beautiful—It’s a Survival Tool
Sun bears are about 3.5 to 4.5 feet long and weigh anywhere from 60 to 145 pounds. Short, sleek fur in black, dark brown, or grey covers most of the sun bear’s body, except for their chest ...
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Chinese zoo denies its sun bears are people in costume | CNN
A zoo in eastern China has denied suggestions that some of its bears were people dressed in costume after videos of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs – and looking uncannily human ...
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World’s smallest bear finally getting recognition But is that good? - KOAT Channel 7
The world’s smallest bear is finally having its moment in the sun – thanks to a viral video that sparked a conspiracy theory on social media. Skip to content. NOWCAST KOAT Action 7 News at 10pm.
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Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre celebrates 9th International Sun Bear Day - MSN
KOTA KINABALU: The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) marked the 9th International Sun Bear Day on Friday (May 16), emphasising the role of conservation education in connecting people ...
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Sun bear: World’s smallest bear finally has its time in the sun. But is that a good thing? - CNN
The world’s smallest bear is finally having its moment in the sun – thanks to a viral video that sparked a conspiracy theory on Chinese social media.
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Why the Rare Sun Bear’s ‘Necklace’ Isn’t Just Beautiful—It’s a Survival Tool
The sun bear’s markings exist for a beneficial purpose that helps them survive in the wild. Why Sun Bears Have Neck Markings Sun bears are about 3.5 to 4.5 feet long and weigh anywhere from 60 ...