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The Malayan sun bear is the smallest bear in the world and is active only at night. It spends its days sleeping in tree nests and basking in the sun.


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Beech
American BeechFagus grandifolia Ehrh.
American beech is a long-lived (>275 years), medium-sized (>30 m) tree. The beech nuts are an important source of food for a variety of birds and mammals. Dyes can be made from both the leaves and the bark. The roasted nut is edible and can be made into a substitute for coffee.



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