Zoology of the ZooPl. XLVIII
Sloth bear
Melursus ursinus
Mammalia · Carnivora · Ursidae
Fig. 1. Sloth bear
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Body length about 1.4-1.9 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 55-145 kg |
| Food | Termites, ants, fruit |
| Lifespan | About 20-30 years |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | dry forest, grassland |
| Range | Asia |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Sucks up termites with its lips and a gap in its front teeth.
Observe: Watch the long claws open logs.