'Hairless' sun bear in quarantine weak but able to eat


The sick sun bear in the quarantine enclosure at Matang Wildlife Centre.

KUCHING: The sick sun bear found near Sibu early this month is now able to eat and climb but remains in quarantine at the Matang Wildlife Centre. 

The bear is currently under the care of Dr Silje Robertsen, a volunteer veterinarian from Norway. 

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