sloth bear

noun

: a forest-dwelling bear (Melurus ursinus) of India and adjacent regions that has long black hair, very large claws, and a long snout and that feeds chiefly on insects

Examples of sloth bear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Magill said Keesha was the oldest sloth bear in the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s Species Survival Plan in the nation. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 Zoo Miami tried to mate Keesha with Hank, the resident male sloth bear, but trhe pairing didn’t produce any viable cubs, Magill said. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 There is wildlife beyond big cats like sloth bears and hyenas. Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Robb Report, 17 May 2024 Then, on Thursday, the zoo decided to euthanize Keesha, a 28-year-old sloth bear who was not responding to treatment for several ailments, including severe arthritis of the spine, Magill said. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sloth bear 

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Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sloth bear was in 1835

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“Sloth bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sloth%20bear. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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