The sloth bear is the most widespread bear species in India, where it mostly occurs in areas with forest cover, low hills bordering the outer range of the Himalayas from Punjab to Arunachal Pradesh.

2 days ago · Sloth bear, forest-dwelling bear inhabiting tropical or subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. Named for its slow-moving habits, the sloth bear can neither see nor hear well but has a good …

Susie’s Bear Hollow, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s new state-of-the art tropical bear habitat, is now open. The re-imagined immersive space located in the Zoo’s Wilderness Trek destination is home to the …

Sloth bears live in a variety of dry and moist forests and in some tall grasslands, where boulders, scattered shrubs and trees provide shelter. Their range includes India, Sri Lanka and southern Nepal.

Bears extraordinaire: Sloth bears adapt well to many different habitats. They live in the hot, dry grasslands and forests of South Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

Sloth bears are found in India, the southern lowlands of Nepal, and Sri Lanka. They live in a wide range of habitats including wet and dry tropical forests, savannahs, scrublands, and grasslands. Sloth …

Sloth Bears primarily inhabit tropical and subtropical moist deciduous forests, dry forests, and grasslands across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. They show a preference for areas with dense …

Nov 22, 2025 · The Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) is native to the Indian subcontinent, with its range spread across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. Unlike other bear species that prefer colder or …

Aug 25, 2023 · Sloth bears inhabit lowland tropical forests and grasslands of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. The sloth bear’s name comes from the resemblance to the 3-toed sloth and …

The habitat and distribution of sloth bears highlight their adaptability and the challenges they face. Sloth bears are found primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. They prefer tropical and subtropical forests …