CINCINNATI ZOO GUIDE 
Brown Bear 
The Brown Bear (Ursus arctos). A native of Europe and Asia. 
It is a savage animal and its habits are solitary. It seeks 
unfrequented parts of the country. For a fierce animal, it is 
susceptible to training, and is frequently seen going through 
mimic performances in the ring, and dancing awkwardly to a 
rude song or a tune played on some musical instrument. In 
order to tame this animal however, it is necessary to capture it 
young and hold it in restraint. Most keepers of such trained 
animals keep them muzzled. The weight of an adult brown 
bear is from 700 to 800 pounds. 
The Malayan, or Sun Bear (Ursus malayanus). The head of 
the malayan bear is not flat, but is rounded above, rising to an 
arch immediately behind the nose. It has a mouth capable of 
great expansion, and a long, narrow tongue, which it can extend 
almost a foot. Its claws are long, sharp, and admirably adapted 
for digging. Its fur is soft and short, black and glossy. It has a 
V-shaped spot of orange on its breast. It is highly susceptible to 
training and when trained is docile and amusing. 
