Film

Land of Bears and Boulders: Sloth Bears of Daroji

The rolling boulders of Daroji, Karnataka, are home to Asia's oldest sloth bear sanctuary. The rocks and caves of the deccan plateau provide the perfect home for bears to hunt, relax, and raise their young.

A Roundglass Sustain Film Directed by Pradeep Hegde

Updated July 30, 2025

A Roundglass Sustain Film Directed by Pradeep Hegde

Updated July 30, 2025

7 min watch

The rolling boulders of Daroji, Karnataka, are home to Asia's oldest sloth bear sanctuary. The rocks and caves of the deccan plateau provide the perfect home for bears to hunt, relax, and raise their young.

Watch the film in Hindi. Thumbnail Image: Gangadhar AG/Shutterstock

Watch the film in Kannada. Thumbnail: Dhritiman Mukherjee

About the Authors

Pradeep Hegde

Pradeep Hegde

is a conservation filmmaker and a wildlife cameraman with a passion for solution-based storytelling. He also produces films and works in close collaboration with various on-ground conservation teams.

Sustain Team

Sustain Team

We are a driven group of people from diverse backgrounds, bound by an abiding love for India’s natural world.

Published Feb 27, 2025