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Quick guide
About Sloth Bear
The sloth bear, also known as the Indian bear, is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. It feeds on fruits, ants and termites. It is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, mainly because of habitat loss and degradation. It is the only species in the genus Melursus.
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Sloth Bear facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Bradypus variegatus
- Diet
- Herbivore (folivore)
- Habitat
- Rainforest canopy
- A group is called
- Solitary
Conservation status
LC
Least Concern
LC
NT
VU
EN
CR
EW
EX
Least concern
Extinct
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Pilosa
- Family Bradypodidae
- Genus Bradypus
- Species Bradypus variegatus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Lifespan
20–30 yrs
Weight
4–8 kg
Size
45–70 cm
Top speed
0.24 km/h
Typical adult range
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