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The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), also known as the Indian bear, is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. It feeds on fruits, ants and termites. It is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, mainly because of habitat loss and degradation. [1] It is the only species in the genus Melursus.
The shaggy-coated sloth bear is native to India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Sloth bears primarily eat termites and ants, and unlike other bear species, they routinely carry their cubs on their backs.
sloth bear, (Melursus ursinus), forest-dwelling bear (family Ursidae) that inhabits tropical or subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. Named for its slow-moving habits, the sloth bear has poor senses of sight and hearing but a good sense of smell. Various adaptations equip this nocturnal animal for raiding insect colonies.
Shaggy, dusty, and unkempt, the reclusive sloth bear makes its home in the forests of South Asia. Emitting noisy grunts and snorts, it wanders alone, usually at night, in search of insects and...
The sloth bear often has a white patch of fur on its chest in the shape of a Y, O, or U. With a stocky body and powerful legs, this medium-size bear is able to climb trees. The sloth bear cannot pull in its claws like a cat's, so it looks a bit awkward when walking.
Sloth bears are large mammals native to India. These bears are unique in their dietary habits, as their primary food source is insects! Like many other bear species, humans have threatened them with extinction, primarily through to habitat loss. Because of this, the IUCN Red List labels them as Vulnerable. Read on to learn about the sloth bear.
The Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, mainly because of habitat loss and degradation. When their territories are encroached upon by humans, Sloth bears sometimes attack them.
The sloth bear is an insectivorous (insect-eating) species of bear found in the Indian subcontinent. Although not the largest of bears, it is armed with fearsome claws … and a bad temper. Even its main predator, the tiger, may be forced to retreat if its initial surprise attack is unsuccessful.
SLOTH BEAR. Sloth bears are actually an active bunch and not slow-moving, as their name implies. By using their great sense of smell, sloth bears stay busy all day looking for bugs, and are often more active during dawn and dusk. They also feed on termites, fruit, honey, and plants.
The Sloth Bear is known for its shaggy black fur, long curved claws, and a distinct white V-shaped mark on its chest. It primarily feeds on termites and ants, using its specialized snout and strong jaws to extract them from their nests.