Here's why:
* Size: Sun bears are typically 4-6 feet long and weigh 60-140 pounds.
* Habitat: They live in Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia.
* Appearance: They have short, black fur with a distinctive yellow or orange crescent-shaped marking on their chest.
* Diet: Primarily fruit, insects, and small animals.
While there are other smaller bears like the spectacled bear, the sun bear consistently ranks as the smallest species.