SLOTH BEAR

Melursus ursinus

Body Length:5'–6'
Weight:Males: 175–320 lbs; Females: 120–210 lbs
Geographic Distribution:Throughout India and parts of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal
Habitat:Tropical lowland forests and grasslands
Wild Diet:Mostly termites, plus other insects, fruit, honey, small animals, and some plants
Status in the Wild:Vulnerable
Location:Big Cat Walkway

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.
 

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