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

In addition to the park’s approximated 135 tigers, wildlife sightings can also include leopards, sloth bears (no relation to sloths), elephants, and over 250 species of birds. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025

This is unfortunate, because sloth bears are shy and would rather run away from human encounters. —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

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sloth bear

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