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Sun Bear

Helarctos malayanus

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Mammal
  • Asia

About the Sun Bear

The Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a mammal found in Asia. It makes its home in forests.

It weighs around 55 kg and has a lifespan of about 25 years. At full speed it can reach 48 km/h. Its estimated population is around 25,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Helarctos malayanus
Group
Mammal
Region
Asia
Habitats
Forest
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
55 kg
Lifespan
25 years
Top speed
48 km/h
Estimated population
25,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Rushenb
Changes
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Find the Sun Bear in Animal Gacha

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