Sloth Bear

The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), also known as the Indian bear, is a distinctive bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. Appearance: Sloth bears are known for their shaggy black coats, long snouts, and white V-shaped chest markings. They have long, curved claws for digging into termite mounds and foraging in trees. Diet: Primarily ants and termites, but also eggs, insects, honeycombs, carrion, and vegetation. If threatened, they will stand on two legs, brandishing their clawed forepaws as weapons. Their large canines are used for defense against tigers.