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
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This is unfortunate, because sloth bears are shy and would rather run away from human encounters.
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
While the Bengal tiger is by far the most famous resident of the park, a typical expedition also offers the opportunity to spot sambar deer, striped hyenas and sloth bears—and there’s no shortage of eye-catching birds that call the park home as well.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
If helping the Cleveland sloth bear cub isn't enough, other zoos need assistance.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
The country is also a top-tier safari destination thanks to its diverse array of native flora and fauna, with creatures like the sloth bear, leopard and Asian elephant all residing within its national borders.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
While the Bengal tiger is by far the most famous resident of the park, a typical expedition also offers the opportunity to spot sambar deer, striped hyenas and sloth bears—and there’s no shortage of eye-catching birds that call the park home as well.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
If helping the Cleveland sloth bear cub isn't enough, other zoos need assistance.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
The country is also a top-tier safari destination thanks to its diverse array of native flora and fauna, with creatures like the sloth bear, leopard and Asian elephant all residing within its national borders.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Sloth bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sloth%20bear. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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