sun bear

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von sun bear im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A relatively small species of bear, Helarctos malayanus, found in Southeast Asia

or honey bear Smallest member (Helarctos malayanus) of the bear family (Ursidae), found in South Asian forests. Nocturnal and tree-climbing, the sun bear weighs 60-140 lbs (27-64 kg) and is 3-4 ft (1-1.2 m) long, with a 2-in. (5-cm) tail, large forepaws, and short black fur with an orange-yellow crescent on the chest. It uses its long, curved claws to tear or dig for insect nests, particularly those of bees and termites. It also eats fruit, honey, and small vertebrates. The sun bear is shy and intelligent; legends say that its chest crescent represents the sun

Silbentrennung

Sun Bear

Türkische aussprache

sʌn ber

Synonyme

honey bear

Aussprache

/ˈsən ˈber/ /ˈsʌn ˈbɛr/