Sloth Bear

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The Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) is the shaggy bear of the bear world. It typically has a dark shaggy coat with a light patch on the chest.

Their range is limited to the Indian sub-continent and surrounding areas.

Sloth bears are adaptable, living in both forests and grasslands. Insects are a staple of their diet, however, they eat a variety of furits, plants and other food stuffs in their territory.

Habitat destruction and poaching are two factors influencing population trends. They are listed as a vunerable species.

© 2004 Patricia A. Michaels.