For years, Kota has been a destination for students chasing academic dreams — but recently, it has drawn an unexpected visitor. After dark, sloth bears stalk its lanes, on occasion crossing paths with humans. Why is this shy creature roaming through India's largest educational hub?
Shivang Mehta's final film in our Chambal habitat series, "Bear in Mind" unpacks sloth bear behaviour, and has tips for mitigating the growing human-bear conflict in the region.
About the contributors
Shivang Mehta
is an author, wildlife photographer and the brand ambassador for Canon in India. He is an expert in making use of technology like camera traps for searching unique perspectives and rare species for his photo stories. He is also a fellow of International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP).
Sustain Team
We are a driven group of people from diverse backgrounds, bound by an abiding love for India’s natural world.
Published: May 01, 2025