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Sloth bear

Ursus ursinus

Photo by Sachin Zaveri
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Field Notes

Description:

The sloth bear evolved from ancestral brown bears during the Pleistocene and shares features found in insect-eating mammals through convergent evolution.

Habitat:

Adult sloth bears may travel in pairs, with the males being gentle with cubs. They may fight for food. They walk in a slow, shambling motion, with their feet being set down in a noisy, flapping motion. They are capable of galloping faster than running humans.

Notes:

Kankaria Zoo,
These bears have been used for as performing pets due to their tameable nature.

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Sloth bear

Species ID Suggestions

Ursus ursinus

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Comments (4)
HemaShah
But i feel that people in India do give a lot of love to their animals too.
Sachin Zaveri
Emma no more harassment to them now, Gov. had ban those acts,
HemaShah
But these bears are very lovable though. i have seen some performing in Delhi.

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PublishedFebruary 13, 2012

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