Saint Louis Zoo - Blog: #BringTheStlZooToYou – March 26

St. Louis MO

26 March, 2021

5:19 PM

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Press release from the Saint Louis Zoo - Blog: March 26, 2021 This week's Species Spotlight: Malayan sun bear Animal Name: Rimba Scientific Name: Helarctos malayanus Geographical Range: Southern China, Malaysia, eastern India, Indonesia Habitat: Lowland rain forests Conservation Status: Vulnerable. The number of sun bears has declined because of habitat loss, as well as hunting for the pet market and medicinal trade.  Home at the Zoo: River's Edge Fun Fact: Sun bears can extend their exceptionally long tongues, which can measure 8 to 10 inches, to extract insects and honey.  Photo: JoEllen Toler #StlZooSpeciesSpotlight March Madness Rhinoceros hornbill Liam is getting into the March Madness spirit with his basketball squeaky toy. #marchmadness #collegebasketball  This press release was produced by the Saint Louis Zoo - Blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.