Honey Bear Collection

Bornean sun bear (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus) climbing tree at Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC), Sepilok, Sabah, Borneo

British airmen feeding a honey bear, a RAF mascot in Singapore (photo)
6014668 British airmen feeding a honey bear, a RAF mascot in Singapore (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British airmen feeding a honey bear)

Several bears found (coloured engraving)
998443 Several bears found (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Reginald Innes Pocock F. R. S. holds a kinkajou, London Zoo, 1923 (b / w photo)
2662465 Reginald Innes Pocock F.R.S. holds a kinkajou, London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Kinkajous)

A Kinkajou suspended from a keepers finger by its prehensile tail, London Zoo
3116185 A Kinkajou suspended from a keepers finger by its prehensile tail, London Zoo, September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Kinkajou (coloured engraving)
1000127 Kinkajou (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. Schaumann Engraver)

Kinkajou, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001023 Kinkajou, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

A kinkajou suspended from a keepers finger by its prehensile tail, London Zoo
3116183 A kinkajou suspended from a keepers finger by its prehensile tail, London Zoo, September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Kinkajou suspended upside down, from a keepers finger, by its prehensile tail
3245200 A Kinkajou suspended upside down, from a keepers finger, by its prehensile tail, London Zoo, September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Malaysian Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus malayanus) adult, resting on back (captive)

Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) adult, walking down rockface, Yala N. P. Sri Lanka, december
Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) adult, walking down rockface, Yala N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Kinkajou yawning. Kinkajous (Potos flavus), also known as honey or sugar bears, are arboreal nocturnal rainforest mammals that are popular with the pet trade

Malaysian Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus) adult, walking, Animals Asia Foundation Sanctuary, Tam Dao N. P. Vietnam
Malaysian Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus) adult, walking, Animals Asia Foundation Sanctuary, Tam Dao N.P. Vietnam

Malaysian Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus) adult male, close-up of head, captive

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In the lush forests of Borneo, a fascinating creature known as the they are be found. Also called the Bornean sun bear, this small but mighty mammal, scientifically known as Helarctos malayanus euryspilus, showcases its incredible climbing skills on towering trees in the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Traveling back in time to Singapore during World War II, we catch a glimpse of British airmen feeding a honey bear named RAF mascot. This heartwarming photo captures the bond between humans and animals even amidst challenging times. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon an enchanting colored engraving showcasing several bears. Their captivating presence reminds us of their importance throughout different eras and cultures. Moving forward to 1923 at London Zoo, Reginald Innes Pocock F. R. S. , holds a kinkajou with great care. This black and white photograph transports us to an era where these unique creatures were admired for their peculiarities. London Zoo proves once again to be a hub for exotic wonders as we witness another scene: a kinkajou suspended from its prehensile tail by its keeper's finger. The vibrant colors of this lithograph capture our attention and highlight the beauty of these lesser-known mammals. Upside down or right side up? It seems that kinkajous have mastered both positions when it comes to hanging from keepers' fingers at London Zoo. Their prehensile tails serve them well in navigating their surroundings with grace and agility. As we explore further into historical engravings depicting strange mammals, one cannot help but marvel at nature's diversity. These illustrations remind us that there is always something new waiting to be discovered within our natural world. Finally, journeying all the way to Vietnam's Tam Dao National Park brings us face-to-face with an adult Malaysian sun bear walking through Animals Asia Foundation Sanctuary.