Sloth bear - Wikipedia
facts. size. 4.5-6.2 feet. length. The average bed is 6.25 feet long. Sloth bears are 2-3 feet high at the shoulder. They can weigh 110-320 pounds. egg. food. insects, fruit, honey, sugarcane, egg. habitat. forests, grassland. description. They're not sloths.
Sloth bear | Size, Weight, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
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 .
Sloth Bear | National Geographic
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.
Sloth bear - Smithsonian's National Zoo
Sloth bears are the only bears that carry their young on their backs! Learn more amazing facts about the sloth bear in this video from National Geographic Ki...
Sloth Bear | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Large, thick 3-inch (8-centimeter) claws come in handy for ripping apart termite nests in soil, old logs, or trees. This is a noisy activity. In fact, sloth bears are well known for being noisy bears, especially while they eat. A large gap between the upper teeth makes the perfect space for sucking up termites.
Sloth Bear - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Sloth Bear. Common Name: Sloth Bear. Scientific Name: Melursus ursinus. Type: Mammals. Diet: Omnivore. Group Name: Solitary. Average Life Span In Captivity: Up to 40 years. Size: 5 to 6 feet;...
Sloth Bear - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
Melursus lybius Meyer, 1793. 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]
Sloth Bear Information, Facts, Video & Pictures. - Active Wild
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.
ADW: Melursus ursinus: INFORMATION
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.
What Is A Sloth Bear? - Wildlife SOS
Sloth bears are one of the eight bear species found across the world, and they mainly inhabit the region of India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and presumably Bhutan. They have long, shaggy dark brown or black fur and curved claws, which are the longest out of any of the bear species.