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