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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. It is the only species in the genus Melursus.
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...
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.
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.
26 de abr. de 2016 · 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 bears are the only bears that carry their young around on their back. Talk about noisy! Sucking sounds the sloth bear makes while eating can be heard up to 330 feet (100 meters) away. A sloth bear can close its nostrils while it sucks up ants and termites with its mouth, so the insects don’t crawl up its nose.
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.
