Sun bear - showing long tongue

Sun bear - showing long tongue (Helarctos malayanus). Range is tropical rainforest from Burma to Sumatra with smaller subspecies in Borneo, Southeast Asia, photo taken in Singapore Zoo. Such a tongue may be advantageous in its diet of honey, colonial insects eg. termites, bees, bird's eggs and carrion. Named after the sun-like spot on its chest. The smallest bear but still potentially dangerous.Wayne Lawler / Auscape / ardea.com

Helarctos Malayanus Mouths Showing Tongues

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