Sloth Bear
Melursus ursinus
Classifacations
Kingdom: Anamalia- All animals are part of this kingdom and also does not contain any prokaryotes as well all have ganglia or brain
Phylum: Chordota- All have complete digestive system, body contains spiral cells
Sub Phylum: Vertabrae- All animals have vertabraes, paired kidneys to drain waste, has a pancreas and large glands
Class: Mammalia- produces milk with glands, all have hair, egg layers
Family: Ursidae- all bears, weigh from 65-800 kg and are very defensive
Genus: Melursus- sloth bear
Sloth Bear Zoo
Another sloth bear at the zoo
a map
General Facts
Length: 1.4-1.8 M
Weight: 79-140 Kg
Color: CInnoman Brown, hints of brown and has u on its face and a y
Natural Range: Most Live in India, Sri Lanka and further north into Bangeldash, Nepal, and Bhutan
Diet: Ants, Termites, Fruits and edible flowers
Habitat Description: Mainly live in tropical areas. Also live in forested and grassy areas. Prefer low elevation and rocky outcrop.
Predator: Tigers, Leopards and other bears