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NATURE & GASTRONOMY

 

 

 

  Malayan Bear

 

Thailand

A young Malayan Bear or Malayan Sun Bear climbing a tree in Chumphon province. In Thai, it is named mih mah, meaning ‘dog bear’.

 

This is probably due to the dog-like appearance of its juveniles.

LIST OF THAI ANIMAL NAMES

 

  Malayan Bear