Sulawesi bear cuscus
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The Sulawesi bear cuscus, also known as the Sulawesi bear phalanger (Ailurops ursinus), is a species of arboreal marsupial in the family Phalangeridae that is endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands in Indonesia. It lives in tropical moist lowland forest at elevations up to Template:Cvt and is diurnal, folivorous and often found in pairs.[1] A. ursinus is threatened by hunting, collection for the pet trade and deforestation.[1]
One specimen was observed adopting a raised posture while making short, harsh sounds, alternating between chatter and click sounds.[2]
Bear cuscuses can feed on the young leaves of up to 31 different species of plants varying from trees, lianas, and mistletoes.[3] Feeding only amounts to about 5% of their daily activity, compared to about 63% spent on resting.[3]
Gallery
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Male in Tangkoko Nature Reserve
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Female and infant on fruiting Ficus tree in Tangkoko
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Bear cuscus in Sulawesi
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Ailurops ursinus in Tangkoko
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