Sloth Bear

About

How sloth bear lives

Sloth bears are shaggy South Asian bears that specialize in sucking termites and ants from nests. A sloth bear can close its nostrils while feeding from dusty termite mounds. Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink. Protecting sloth bear also depends on keeping forest, grassland habitats healthy and connected.

Vulnerable species can decline quickly when habitat loss, climate pressure, or human conflict intensifies.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• A sloth bear can close its nostrils while feeding from dusty termite mounds.
• Most mammals regulate body temperature internally, which helps them stay active across different climates.
• Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.
• Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink.