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