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Classification
Mammal
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Diet
Omnivore
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Lifespan
15–25 years
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Weight
25–65 kg
Population Trend
📉Decreasing
Description
The smallest bear species in the world, named for the distinctive golden crescent on its chest.
Habitat
🌿 tropical evergreen forest🌿 secondary forest
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Ursidae
Genus
Helarctos
Fun Facts
1
The smallest bear species — only about half the size of a black bear.
2
Their exceptionally long tongue (up to 25 cm) is perfect for extracting honey and insects.
3
Extremely good climbers with large curved claws.
4
The golden chest mark is unique to each individual, like a fingerprint.
5
Can break open termite mounds and bee nests with ease.