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
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If helping the Cleveland sloth bear cub isn't enough, other zoos need assistance.
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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
The zoo noted that a sloth bear has more in common with an anteater since both species use their long noses to hunt for food.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
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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
The zoo noted that a sloth bear has more in common with an anteater since both species use their long noses to hunt for food.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Sloth bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sloth%20bear. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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