Helarctos malayanus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:behavior solitary
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:captive_breeding part of breeding programs in zoos
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to tropical climates
gptkbp:climate_impact vulnerable to climate change
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent climbers
gptkbp:color black with a yellowish patch on the chest
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Sun_bear
gptkb:Sun_Bear
gptkbp:communication vocalizations and scent marking
gptkbp:conservation_efforts supported by various NGOs
protected in several countries
gptkbp:conservation_status Vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of conservation efforts in Southeast Asia
gptkbp:diet omnivore
prefers fruits and honey
gptkbp:ecological_role seed disperser
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ursus_arctos
gptkbp:first_described_by by Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1821
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages for insects and fruits
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil record
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low genetic diversity
gptkbp:gestation_period about 95 to 100 days
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
rainforests
gptkbp:height 1.2 m
1 to 1.5 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Helarctos malayanus
gptkbp:hunting_technique foraging on the ground and climbing trees
gptkbp:lifespan 25 years in the wild
up to 25 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names known as ' Beruang Madu' in Malay
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:notable_feature short legs
long tongue
small size compared to other bears
gptkbp:order gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:population_trend decreasing
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:public_awareness increased awareness through documentaries
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Ursus
gptkbp:reproduction breeds year-round
1 to 2 cubs
gptkbp:research_importance important for ecological studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Helarctos_malayanus
gptkbp:skin_color dark brown to black
gptkbp:social_structure mostly solitary
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships interacts with various plant species
gptkbp:territorial_behavior may defend territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
poaching
gptkbp:weaning_age about 6 months
gptkbp:weight 60 kg
50 to 65 kg
gptkbp:wildlife common in zoos
significant issue
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bear
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4