The sun bear, sometimes called the Malayan bear, is the smallest bear. It is only 3 to 4 feet long and weighs only 60 to 100 pounds. Bears have huge, hairy heads with small eyes. Their ears are small and rounded. Bears have a very short tail.
Bears have short, strong legs with large feet.
Each foot have five toes. Each toe ends with a long heavy claw. The bear's body is covered with thick fur. This fur varies from one species to another. Some bears have light patches on certain parts of their bodies.