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. Public interest in sun bears, one of Asia ...

Angela, a Malayan sun bear, interacts with visitors at Hangzhou Zoo in the provincial capital of Zhejiang province on Wednesday. TANG FANGXIAO/FOR CHINA DAILY Hangzhou Zoo has rejected rumors that ...

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 ...

Angela the sun bear has left people around the world baffled since footage of the human-like zoo animal first emerged - with fans debating whether she really is a bear or a person in a costume.

‘Forgotten’ bears under threat Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, sun bears are the world’s smallest bear species. Adult bears stand at heights of up to 70 centimeters tall ...

They also have a 12-inch (30 centimeters) tongue to help them get their food — the longest tongue of any bear. Sun bears also stand to check out their surroundings and to scare away other ...

The sun bear, with its small stature and striking golden chest patch, is more than just an enigma; it’s a silent guardian of the rainforest. Yet, despite its crucial role in maintaining forest ...

This was the case when Edinburgh Zoo's 20-year-old sun bear Rotana was put to sleep in October 2023 following a rapid spread of cancer. The team carefully reviewed all available literature to help ...

In a landmark decision that intertwined national pride with environmental stewardship, Malaysia designated the Malayan sun bear as the mascot for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VMY2026). This initiative not ...