




melursus ursinus
Sloth bears are slow and sleepy creatures that love to munch on tasty fruits and insects! They have long, shaggy fur and a unique white mark on their chests that makes them look special.
生息地: Sloth bears live in forests and grasslands in India and Sri Lanka.
The Sloth Bear has a shaggy, jet-black coat and a distinctive V-shaped white marking on its chest. Its snout is pale with long, curved claws, making it appear somewhat disheveled compared to other bears.





カテゴリ
哺乳類レア度
Common
危険度
2/5 · 低い
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Moms often carry their cubs on their backs, even while climbing trees!
Sloth Bears can stand on their hind legs to reach yummy high-up fruit.
Their shaggy fur protects them from insect bites and sharp plant thorns.
They don't truly hibernate like other bears, only slow down activities.
Sloth Bear has long, sickle-shaped claws that help them rip open tough termite mounds and dig for food.
Sloth Bear can close its nostrils voluntarily that helps them avoid inhaling dust and insects while feeding on termite mounds.
Sloth Bear has an exceptional sense of smell that helps them locate hidden insect nests and ripe fruits from afar.
A Sloth Bear's favorite snacks are termites and ants, but they also enjoy fruits, honey, and sometimes small animals.
Odontotermes obesus
Primary food source, especially termites.
Panthera tigris
Main natural predator, especially of cubs.
Mangifera indica
Relishes ripe fruits, especially seasonal mangoes.
Apis dorsata
Raids nests for honey and larvae.
危険度
2/5 · 低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
150-190 cm
55-190 kg
20-25 年
40 km/h
A Sloth Bear's favorite snacks are termites and ants, but they also enjoy fruits, honey, and sometimes small animals.
Sloth bears live in forests and grasslands in India and Sri Lanka.
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