Sloth Bear Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Melursus ursinus
Family : Ursidae
Order : Carnivora
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Honey bear, Lip bear
Habitat : Forest, Savanna, Shrubland, Grassland
Description : Sloth bears have a shaggy black coat with a characteristic "V" shaped white or cream-colored marking on their chest. They have long, curved claws that are specially adapted for digging and tearing apart termite mounds.
Sloth bears have an elongated snout and long, flexible lips that they use to suck up insects like termites and ants. They also have a highly developed sense of smell that they use to locate food.
Sloth bears are primarily insectivorous and their diet consists mainly of ants, termites, and honeycombs. They also eat fruits, flowers, and occasionally small mammals and birds.
Sloth bears are found in forested areas. They prefer dense forests with plenty of cover and water sources.
Sloth bears are solitary animals and are mainly active during the night. They are excellent climbers and can also dig large holes in the ground to create dens. They are known for their aggressive behavior when threatened and will rear up on their hind legs and attack with their long claws and teeth.
Sloth bears face threats from habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. They are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and are protected by national laws in the countries where they are found. Sloth bears are also used in traditional medicine practices, which puts further pressure on their populations.
Sloth bears have an elongated snout and long, flexible lips that they use to suck up insects like termites and ants. They also have a highly developed sense of smell that they use to locate food.
Sloth bears are primarily insectivorous and their diet consists mainly of ants, termites, and honeycombs. They also eat fruits, flowers, and occasionally small mammals and birds.
Sloth bears are found in forested areas. They prefer dense forests with plenty of cover and water sources.
Sloth bears are solitary animals and are mainly active during the night. They are excellent climbers and can also dig large holes in the ground to create dens. They are known for their aggressive behavior when threatened and will rear up on their hind legs and attack with their long claws and teeth.
Sloth bears face threats from habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. They are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and are protected by national laws in the countries where they are found. Sloth bears are also used in traditional medicine practices, which puts further pressure on their populations.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:Wikipedia , iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Subhadra Devi (www.inaturalist.org/people/ygurjar), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:Wikipedia , iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Subhadra Devi (www.inaturalist.org/people/ygurjar), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.