Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Feb, Mar, May, Nov, Dec. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Sloth bears face significant threats from habitat loss and degradation, as well as human-wildlife conflict. While conservation efforts are ongoing, their populations are declining. Responsible safari tourism helps protect sloth bears by providing economic incentives for local communities to conserve their habitat and by raising awareness about the importance of protecting these unique animals.
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.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Sloth Bear. Sightings recorded in 88 safari areas total.
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