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

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

Two sloth bear cubs born at the San Diego Zoo in late 2024 made their first public appearance on Thursday. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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