Sun Bear

Pronunciation: /sʌn bɛər/

Definitions of sun bear

noun A type of bear found in Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive yellow or orange patch on its chest

Example Sentences

A1 The sun bear is a small bear species found in Southeast Asia.

A2 Sun bears are known for their distinctive yellow or orange chest markings.

B1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the sun bear population from habitat loss.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior and diet of sun bears in the wild.

C1 The sun bear's scientific name is Helarctos malayanus.

C2 Veterinarians are working to rehabilitate sun bears rescued from illegal wildlife trade.

Examples of sun bear in a Sentence

formal The sun bear is the smallest bear species and is native to Southeast Asia.

informal Have you ever seen a sun bear at the zoo? They're so cute!

slang That sun bear is a real show-off, always trying to steal the spotlight.

figurative Her smile was as warm and comforting as the sun bear's fur.

Grammatical Forms of sun bear

• past tense: sun beared
• plural: sun bears
• comparative: more sun bear
• superlative: most sun bear
• present tense: sun bears
• future tense: will sun bear
• perfect tense: has sun beared
• continuous tense: is sun bearing
• singular: sun bear
• positive degree: sun bear
• infinitive: to sun bear
• gerund: sun bearing
• participle: sun bearing

Origin and Evolution of sun bear

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: Malay

Story behind the word: The term 'sun bear' originates from the Malay language, where the bear is known as 'beruang madu' which translates to 'honey bear'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'sun bear' was first used in English in the early 19th century to describe this bear species found in Southeast Asia. Over time, it has become the commonly accepted name for this species in the English language.