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== Ecology == | == Ecology == | ||
[[File:Sun bear ecology1.jpg|thumb|150px|left|where the bear lives]] | [[File:Sun bear ecology1.jpg|thumb|150px|left|The place where the bear lives]] | ||
'''Sun bears''' | '''Sun bears''' do not hibernate, because they live in tropical rain forest of southeastern [[Asia]]. This mainland is known for long dry season(3-7months), while the rain falls 100mm per month. The seasonal forest type is usually placed in a mosaic, which includes semi-evergreen, and mixed deciduous. They are designed to climb the trees well with their long claws, strong legs, and small bodies. They make their homes in the branches of trees, keeping them away from their predators such as tigers and other possible predators. These bears are nocturnal, so having homes in the trees help them to rest or sunbathing during the day. Sun bears are omnivores and living on the trees is a perfect way to live freely. They were once reported to live in mangrove forests, but not in commons. They use selectively logged areas, and oil palm plantations near forest edges. However, there is no evidence that sun bears can survive in deforested or agricultural areas because there are no forests near by. [http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/bears/facts-sunbear.htm][http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/9760/0] | ||
Their four-inch long claws are handy to climb the trees, and tear apart the trees where insects are. These sharp claws are also useful to protect themselves from other predators, within its canine teeth. Sun bears can protect themselves from dangers with their body form. They have very long claws, canine teeth, and their loose skin can also protect them during the fight. While they are being bitten by a predator, they can turn their body quickly and bite its attacker. These facts can tell us that these bears are built for the protection.[http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-sun_bear.html] | Their four-inch long claws are handy to climb the trees, and tear apart the trees where insects are. These sharp claws are also useful to protect themselves from other predators, within its canine teeth. Sun bears can protect themselves from dangers with their body form. They have very long claws, canine teeth, and their loose skin can also protect them during the fight. While they are being bitten by a predator, they can turn their body quickly and bite its attacker. These facts can tell us that these bears are built for the protection.[http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-sun_bear.html] | ||
