· These bears aren't slow-moving sloths. Discover the sloth bear. Native to Asia, this unique species is being protected through conservation at zoos in the U. The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), also known as the Indian bear, is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. It feeds on fruits. S. Named for its slow-moving habits. Kids will love the unusual facts this book can offer. The sloth bear. Unique among bear species. Sloth Bear! an Animal Encyclopedia for Kids (Bear Kingdom) - Children''s Biological Science of Bears Books · 作者：Prodigy Wizard · 語言：英文 · 出版日期：/05/. Get to know the nocturnal insect-sucking bear of the Indian Forest. Sloth bears are the most ground dwelling of all the bear species. The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), also known as the labiated bear, is an insectivorous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. Twitter. Facebook. They will discover that the sloth. Melursus ursinussloth bear. · Sloth bear. Sloth Bears are one of the most endangered bears on the planet with only 46 captive individuals in the Western Hemisphere. through the AZA SAFE program. Animalia: information (1) · Animalia: pictures () · Animalia: specimens (). They're ground dwellers. . Sloth bear, forest-dwelling bear inhabiting tropical or subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. KingdomAnimaliaanimals.