The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), also known as the labiated bear, is an insectivorous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. Discover the sloth bear. They will discover that the sloth. Named for its slow-moving habits. Twitter. Animalia: information (1) · Animalia: pictures () · Animalia: specimens (). Sloth Bears are one of the most endangered bears on the planet with only 46 captive individuals in the Western Hemisphere. They're ground dwellers. Sloth bear, forest-dwelling bear inhabiting tropical or subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. Melursus ursinussloth bear. Native to Asia, this unique species is being protected through conservation at zoos in the U. The sloth bear. It feeds on fruits. · These bears aren't slow-moving sloths. Sloth bears are the most ground dwelling of all the bear species. Get to know the nocturnal insect-sucking bear of the Indian Forest. Sloth Bear! an Animal Encyclopedia for Kids (Bear Kingdom) - Children''s Biological Science of Bears Books · 作者：Prodigy Wizard · 語言：英文 · 出版日期：/05/. The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), also known as the Indian bear, is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. KingdomAnimaliaanimals. Kids will love the unusual facts this book can offer. S. through the AZA SAFE program. Facebook. . Unique among bear species. · Sloth bear.