Cute bear is coming! Do you know the world's smallest "little sun"?

In the vast natural world, there is a kind of bear that has attracted much attention for its unique appearance. It is the Malayan bear, also known as the "sun bear". The Malayan bear, scientifically known as Helarctos malayanus, is the only species of the genus Helarctos in the Ursidae family. It is mainly distributed in Southeast Asia and South Asia and is the smallest bear in the world. So why is the Malayan bear called a "sun bear"? Do you know the origin of the name "sun bear"? Let's learn about it today!

The Malayan sun bear is small in size, with an adult height of about 120 to 150 cm and a weight of between 27 and 65 kg. They are all black, with short, sparse, shiny fur, and usually have a distinct "U"-shaped pattern on their chest, which is light brown or yellowish white. This pattern is as radiant as the sun, so Malayan sun bears are affectionately called "sun bears".

The chest stripes of the sun bear are an important symbol of their identity and an important basis for distinguishing the sun bear from other bears. The shape and color of this stripe vary greatly, and sometimes it is completely missing, but in most cases, it is as dazzling as the sun and unforgettable. Therefore, the sun bear has become a beautiful landscape in the animal kingdom.

Sun bears not only have a unique appearance, but also have interesting living habits. They are usually active at night and hide in trees or caves to rest during the day. Sun bears are good at climbing trees, and their claws are very powerful, so they can easily climb tall trees. In addition, the reproduction capacity of sun bears is relatively poor, and the destruction of their living environment by human activities has led to a sharp decline in the number of sun bears. At present, the sun bear has been listed as a vulnerable species in the Red List of Endangered Species of the World Conservation Union, and has also been listed as a national first-class protected animal in China.

Sun bears are called "sun bears" not only because of the sun-like stripes on their chests, but also because of the warmth and light they exude. Sun bears are precious treasures of nature. They have won people's love and attention with their unique charm and petite size. However, with the continuous increase in human activities, the living environment of sun bears has been seriously threatened. In order to protect these precious creatures, we need to take a series of measures, including strengthening the formulation and implementation of laws and regulations, establishing and expanding nature reserves, conducting scientific research and monitoring, and strengthening publicity and education and public participation.

In short, the Malayan sun bear is called the "sun bear" because of its unique chest stripes. This title not only reflects their appearance, but also implies the warmth and light they exude. Let us pay attention to the protection of Malayan sun bears and allow these lovely creatures to live safely and freely in nature.

First review: Li Chao

Review: Liu Qiang

Final judge: Li Jiao