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sun bear

noun

Definition of SUN BEAR

:  a small forest-dwelling bear (Ursus malayanus syn. Helarctos malayanus) of southeastern Asia that has short glossy black fur with a lighter muzzle and often an orange or white breast mark
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First Known Use of SUN BEAR

1842

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