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Sun bears are called sun bears because of their bib-shaped orange patches on their chests.

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What is a female sun bear called?

I believe they are called Sows.


Do sun bears eat sloth bears?

No.


Where sun bears make their homes?

Sun bears live in the tropical rainforests of southeast Asia.


Are there sun bears in China?

There is one tiny spot in southeastern China where sun bears live, right on the border of Vietnam. There is a larger area surrounding that where sun bears may live, but scientists do not know for sure. Most sun bears live in Southeast Asia.


Are sun bears in North American zoos?

Yes, they are in a few. Some of the zoos which have Sun Bears are Honolulu, Oregon and San Diego according to a Google search of Sun Bears in Zoos.


Do sun bears attack India?

Sun Bears do not live in India. And if they do, they WOULD NOT attack India. Dunno


What animals do sun bears prey upon?

Birds, fish, and reptiles are part of sun bears diet.


Do sun bears eat leopards?

No. Sun bears and leopards live in different biomes, thus never meet.


Why don't sun bears adapt as well as polar bears?

because sun bears are so use to being warm all year and polar bears can adapt better ( i reALLY DONT NO ?)


How much bigger is a sloth bear than a sun bear?

Sun bears are over half the size of sloth bears.


What are the sun bears enemies?

Adult sun bears have few predators other than humans. Some predators to the sun bear are tigers, large reticulated pythons, leopards, and the sun bear's larger relative, the Asiatic black bear.Sumatran tigers have been known to prey on sun bears on occasion. Komodo dragons, reticulated pythons, and saltwater crocodiles will also eat sun bears.


Where are sun bears located?

Asia