Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Meet Marcella, one truly special sun bear. Sun bears are the world's smallest bears, but Marcella absolutely makes up for that with her bright and boundless energy. Named for the golden crescent on their chests, sun bears are also called "basindo nan tenggil" in the Malay language, which means “he who likes to sit high.” And, as demonstrated here, Marcella certainly lives up to her name, making herself at home high in tree branches.
#sandiegozoo #sunbear #janubeary
Meet Marcella, one truly special sun bear. Sun bears are the world's smallest bears, but Marcella absolutely makes up for that with her bright and boundless energy. Named for the golden crescent on their chests, sun bears are also called "basindo nan tenggil" in the Malay language, which means “he who likes to sit high.” And, as demonstrated here, Marcella certainly lives up to her name, making herself at home high in tree branches.
#sandiegozoo #sunbear #janubeary
