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Sloth bear

Ursus ursinus

Description:

The sloth bear evolved from ancestral brown bears during the Pleistocene and shares features found in insect-eating mammals through convergent evolution.

Habitat:

Adult sloth bears may travel in pairs, with the males being gentle with cubs. They may fight for food. They walk in a slow, shambling motion, with their feet being set down in a noisy, flapping motion. They are capable of galloping faster than running humans.

Notes:

Kankaria Zoo, These bears have been used for as performing pets due to their tameable nature.

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Liam
Liam 12 years ago
Ursus ursinus Sloth bear


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4 Comments

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

But i feel that people in India do give a lot of love to their animals too.

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Emma no more harassment to them now, Gov. had ban those acts,

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

But these bears are very lovable though. i have seen some performing in Delhi.

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Thanks Liam

Sachin Zaveri
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Sachin Zaveri

અમદાવાદ (Ahmedabad), Gujarāt, India

Spotted on Feb 4, 2012
Submitted on Feb 13, 2012

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