An article is here http://focusingonwildlife.com/news/sun-bear-sanctuary-to-save-forgotten-species/
The last time I was in Sepilok (next to the new sanctuary) I was told that the forest there were many Sun Bears in the mangrove forest there.
Jon
New Sun Bear Sanctuary for Sabah
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Thanks Jon….I will be visiting the sanctuary in July and will also be looking for wild Sun Bears in the mangrove section of the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. I have received mixed reports regarding the chances of seeing Sun Bears there, but will give it a go and will let you know how I get on.
Cheers
Jason