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Sloth Bear: Size, Habitat, and Use as Dancing Bears

All you need to know about this termite-loving resident of the Indian subcontinent
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   May 25, 2026
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   May 25, 2026
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All you need to know about this termite-loving resident of the Indian subcontinent

What is the IUCN status of the sloth bear?

Vulnerable

What is the scientific name of the sloth bear?

Melursus ursinus

How do sloth bears attack?

Sloth bears use their large canines to defend themselves against potential predators from tigers to wild dogs, wolves and leopards.

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