Amaco, the oldest Sun Bear at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) in Sandakan, has passed away at age 33 - an age surpassing the average wild bear lifespan.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — When the Malayan sun bear was unveiled as the official mascot for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, conservationist Wong Siew Te could barely contain his delight. “Ini kali lah,” he ...

Rest peacefully: In a farewell note, Amaco was thanked by Dr Wong for the memories, lessons and joy it brought the centre. KOTA KINABALU: Amaco, the oldest sun bear at the Bornean Sun Bear ...

Sun bears have distinct neck markings that serve a variety of purposes, from helping bears recognize each other to warning potential predators. ©Molly NZ/Shutterstock.com Tattoos can be silly, ...

uthorities have captured and relocated a protected sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) that had been wandering around a village in Riau’s Pelalawan Regency, raising safety concerns among residents. Head of ...

Sabah experts are giving these animals a second chance through a programme that gradually equips them with the means to ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. In May and June this year, animal rescuers with Indonesia’s state conservation agency, the BKSDA, rescued a Sumatran tiger, a Sumatran elephant and ...

A sun bear is seen resting on a tree at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC). -- Credit: MPOGCF Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) Environmental Education Officer Mohd Haniff ...

Tattoos can be silly, sentimental, or meaningful, and they always convey something about the person to others. In the same way, one member of the animal kingdom has a special marking that is totally ...