BORNEAN SUN-BEAR.—Helarctos Ewryspilus 
Such, however, was the case, and the animal was so fondly attached to the champagne- 
bottle, that the absence of his favourite liquid was the only circumstance that would 
make him lose his temper. His affectionate disposition led him to extend his friendship 
to various of his acquaintances, and he was on such excellent terms with the entire 
household, that he would meet on equal footing the cat, the dog, and a small Lory, or 
Blue-mountain bird, and amicably feed with them from the same dish. 
One of these Bears that was successfully domesticated was able to eat animal as well 
as vegetable food, but was fed exclusively on bread and milk, of which it consumed 
rather more than ten pounds per diem. It is possessed of much flexibility of body, and 
is very fond of sitting on its hind legs, thrusting out its long tongue to an extraordinary 
distance, and ever and anon withdrawing it into the mouth with a pecuhar snapping 
sound. While thus engaged, it makes the most grotesque and singular gestures with the 
fore-limbs, and rolls its body from side to side with unceasing assiduity. It seldom 
remains in one position for any length of time, and, although its movements are not 
characterized by much energy or rapidity, it is evidently possessed of much power over 
its limbs, and if it were disposed to enter into strife would probably use its long talons 
to good purpose. 
RESEMBLING the Malayan Bruang in general habits and disposition, the BORNEAN 
BRUANG, or SUN-BEAR, is acknowledged to belong to a different species from the animal 
which has just been described. The colour of its fur is nearly as black as that of the 
Bruang ; but the patch upon its breast is of an orange hue, instead of the greyish white 
which is so conspicuous in the Malayan Bruang. 
Like that animal, it can sit or stand on its hinder limbs with the greatest ease, and 
possesses nearly as much flexile power of lip and toneue as the Bruang. It has a curious 
habit of placing its superabundant food upon its hinder paws, as if to guard it from the 
defilement of sand or dust, and feeds itself by slow degrees with dainty carefulness. 
It is extremely fond of fruits and various vegetables, and is, in its native country, a 
dreaded foe to the cocoa-nut trees and their fruit. The animal is so excellent a climber 
