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The Sloth Bear

The Sloth Bear is a fluffy ball of fun that lives in the forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. This groovy grizzly has a shaggy black coat, long, curved claws perfect for digging and climbing, and a distinctive white or cream "V" or "Y" marking on its chest. Their noses are long and flexible which enables them to suck up ants and termites, their favorite snacks! Weighing between 120 to 310 pounds, they love to climb trees and are exceptionally good swimmers.

Sloth Bear - Animal Matchup
Sloth Bear
Size4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters)
Weight120-310 pounds (55-140 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 20 mph (32.19 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful jaws and long claws
Biggest WeaknessPoor eyesight and slow movement
Scientific NameMelursus ursinus
FamilyUrsidae
HabitatForests, grasslands, and scrublands
GeographyIndian subcontinent
DietTermites, ants, fruits, honey, and small mammals
Lifespan20 years - 40 years
Sloth Bear - Animal Matchup

The Sloth Bear

The Sloth Bear is a fluffy ball of fun that lives in the forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. This groovy grizzly has a shaggy black coat, long, curved claws perfect for digging and climbing, and a distinctive white or cream "V" or "Y" marking on its chest. Their noses are long and flexible which enables them to suck up ants and termites, their favorite snacks! Weighing between 120 to 310 pounds, they love to climb trees and are exceptionally good swimmers.

Fun Fact: Though their name says "sloth", Sloth Bears can surprisingly run faster than a human!

Sloth Bear
Size4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters)
Weight120-310 pounds (55-140 kilograms)
SpeedSpeed: 20 mph (32.19 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful jaws and long claws
Biggest WeaknessPoor eyesight and slow movement
Scientific NameMelursus ursinus
FamilyUrsidae
HabitatForests, grasslands, and scrublands
GeographyIndian subcontinent
DietTermites, ants, fruits, honey, and small mammals
Lifespan20 years - 40 years

Sloth Bear Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Sloth Bear and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Sloth Bear vs Polar Bear

Fun Fact: Sloth Bears are the only bears known to carry their young on their back, talk about a free ride!

Fun Fact: Unlike most bears, Sloth Bears do not hibernate - they stay active all year round. They sure are a bunch of bear-y busy bodies!