Sun Bear (IMAGE) Durham University Caption The sun bear; likely to number in excess of 5,000 individuals but subject to extreme pressures from habitat loss (deforestation) and poaching for body parts. Credit Credit/copyright: Brian W. Matthews (www.bwmphoto.com); please include website in credits. Usage Restrictions One-off use allowed for all media and educational organisations. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.