Sun bears climb trees to find food and spend time in the canopy

Sun bears are a rare species of bear found throughout the forests of South-East Asia. They're excellent climbers, using their strength and giant claws to grip tightly and scale large tree trunks. Sun bears usually climb trees to find food, such as fruit, insects, or nuts, but they also spend time in trees in order to avoid predators. Higher ground is cooler and safer for these bears, so it's not uncommon for them to sleep or rest up in the tree tops. ☀️🐻

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