The Malayan Sun-Bear. 



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breast, where there is a large triangular or heart-shaped 

 spot of white or tawny. He is very easily tamed when 

 taken young, and becomes rather an amusing pet. An 

 individual in Sir Stamford Baffles' possession, was so 

 tame, that he would play with children, and could be 

 admitted to the dinner-table, when he gave proof of the 

 soundness of his judgment as an epicure, by refusing to 

 eat any fruit but mangosteens, or to drink any wine but 

 champagne. The only time that he was known to 

 be out of humour was, when there was no champagne 

 for him. In a wild state, this Bear feeds on vegetables 

 and honey. It is a native of Malacca and the eastern 

 islands. 



