Mammal
sloth bear Facts Melursus ursinus
The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), also known as the Indian bear, is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent.
- Lifespan
- Up to 33.3 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Ursidae. Order: Carnivora.
sloth bear Conservation Status
sloth bear is listed here as Vulnerable. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 33.3 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 93.13 kg
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