The two major threats to sun bears are habitat loss and commercial hunting. They are hunted mainly for their meat and for use in medicines. They are also hunted for their fur and even to sell as exotic pets. Killing of the bear is prohibited by national wildlife laws. However, enforcement of these laws is rare. Though the size of their population is unknown, it is estimated that it has declined over 30 percent in the last 30 years.

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