61. Bears Week The sloth bear is unusual among bears because, rather than seeking out a solitaryexistence, it appears to enjoy and seek out the company of other bears. http://exn.ca/bears/bears.cfm?Show=World&WorldBear=58

62. Lioncrusher's Domain -- Sloth Bear (Ursus ursinus) Facts And Pictures sloth Bear (Ursus ursinus) Range and Habitat sloth bears live in the forestedand grassland regions of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. http://www.lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=91

63. BBC - Nature Wildfacts - Sloth Bear sloth bears are stocky with long, shaggy, black hair and a whiteU or Y-shaped marking on the chest. sloth bears are also good climbers....... Physical http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/13.shtml

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH FRIDAY 4th April 2003 Text only BBC Homepage Nature Wildfacts ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Sloth bear Melursus (Ursus) ursinus These shaggy-haired bears were originally classed as sloths. When feeding, they can be heard sucking up termites from many miles away. Subspecies Two subspecies. Life span 20-25 years. Statistics Body length: 140-190cm, Weight: male: 80-140kg, female: 55-95kg. Physical Description Sloth bears are stocky with long, shaggy, black hair and a white U- or Y-shaped marking on the chest. They have large lips, a long tongue, a pale muzzle and well-developed hook-like claws that enable them to climb trees and dig for termites. Distribution Sloth bears live in Sri Lanka, India, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh. Habitat They inhabit thorn forests, wet forests and grassland. Diet Sloth bears are omnivorous and feed on a variety of foods depending on what is available. They mainly feed on ants and termites and are specially equipped for feeding on them. They use their long claws to expose the insect's nests. Then they blow out the dirt and suck out the termites. They are able to close their nostrils to create a vacuum, and their mobile lips enable them to scoop up their prey. Their hairless muzzles are thought to be an adaptation to the stings of the insects. They also eat fruits, berries, ants, bees, honey, carcasses and sometimes small vertebrates.

64. BBC - Nature - Mammals Uniquely among bears, sloth bears are nocturnal. sloth bears use a rangeof calls and facial expressions to communicate with each other. http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/mammals/up_close/sloth_bear_social.shtml

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH FRIDAY 4th April 2003 Text only BBC Homepage Nature Animals ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Uniquely among bears, sloth bears are nocturnal. Despite being solitary (with the exception of mothers with cubs and during the breeding season) they seem happy to share their home ranges with other sloth bears. These ranges are much smaller than those of most other bears, which may be because ants and termites are available in abundance all year round and therefore sloth bears never have to travel very far in search of food. This all-round food availability also means that sloth bears have no need to hibernate through the winter months. Sloth bears use a range of calls and facial expressions to communicate with each other. Mothers and cubs have a particularly close bond. Unlike any other species of bear, sloth bear cubs often ride around on their mothers' backs. Search for more about your favourite mammals here Read more about this subject Sea otter Sloth bears' food is scattered and would not support a group feeding together. Other types of food occur in clumps, meaning the animals congregate, like sea otters Choose a species African buffalo African lion African savannah elephant Bottlenose dolphin Common chimpanzee Naked mole-rat Platypus New Zealand short-tailed bat Sea otter Sloth bear View Flash version Privacy

65. Melursus Ursinus (Sloth Bear): Narrative sloth bears have a shaggy black coat, especially over the shoulders. sloth bearsare nevertheless capable of galloping faster than a person can run. http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/melursus/m._ursinus$narrative.htm

The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Animal Diversity Web About us ... Glossary Melursus ursinus Sloth Bear Written by Rebecca Yoo, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program; Leeann Bies, University of Michigan student Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Ursidae Subfamily: Ursinae Genus Melursus Species: Melursus ursinus Table of Contents Geographic Range Physical Description Lifespan/Longevity Predation ... Photos Geographic Range Melursus ursinus is found throughout India, Sri Lanka, and further north into Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. This species was fairly common in India and Sri Lanka until as recently as 20 years ago, now they are harder to find (Ward and Kynaston, 1995). Native: Oriental Physical Description Sloth bears have a shaggy black coat, especially over the shoulders. Brown and grey hairs found on the coat give the appearance of a cinnamon color on some bears. This heavy coat may be an adaptation to deal with cold. These bears have long snouts, which are similar to but less elongate than those of anteaters. Their teeth are small and they lack upper incisors. The molars are broad and flat, representing a trend away from carnivory. The body structure of M. ursinus

66. Sloth Bear Distribution Distribution of sloth bears. General Distribution sloth bears are restricted tothe Indian subcontinent India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. http://www.consbio.umn.edu/slothbear/sbdist.html

Distribution of Sloth Bears General Distribution: What we have? Distribution Maps Summary Tables Data collection Methods Distribution maps Distribution map for Nepal Distribution map for India Distribution map for Sri Lanka Distribution map for Bhutan Summary Tables Survey of Sloth Bears in the Lowlands of Nepal Protected Areas in India with Sloth Bears Protected Areas in Sri Lanka with Sloth Bears Protected Areas in Bhutan with Sloth Bears Data Collection Methods Methods Sample Questionare If you have any questions or comments please send an emali to Anup Joshi

67. Sample Questionare 1. Local names Are there any local names used for sloth bears? 2. Legal statusAre there specific circumstances where killing sloth bears is permitted? http://www.consbio.umn.edu/slothbear/ques.html

Questionare: INFORMATION FOR SLOTH BEAR CONSERVATION PLAN Your name: Position: Address: Geographic region that you will be considering in your responses to this survey: District: - State: - Nearest large town: - 1. Local names: Are there any local names used for sloth bears? 2. Legal status: Are there specific circumstances where killing sloth bears is permitted? 3. Detrimental effects of bears on people: How do you rate each of the following problems with sloth bears in your area? (put a check mark in appropriate column) Severe Moderate Rare None Crop depredations - Livestock depredations - Attacks on humans - 4. Positive attributes of sloth bears: Are there any positive uses or feelings towards sloth bears? (examples: cultural or religious beliefs, insect removal) 5. Extent of poaching: Please indicate your impression of the extent and resent trends in poachingactivity, and impacts of poaching on sloth bear populations. 6. Other negative impacts on bears:

68. The Seattle Press - Endangered Sloth Bear Born In Woodland Park Zoo Fewer than 10,000 sloth bears remain in the wild. sloth bears have a long,rough and shaggy coat of thick, reddishbrown to black fur. http://www.seattlepress.com/article-10020.html

Front Page More News Opinion eMails to the Editor ... More News Endangered sloth bear born in Woodland Park Zoo Jan 07, 2003 SEATTLE—Woodland Park Zoo is proud to announce the birth of an endangered sloth bear. The cub was born late in the evening on December 27. The birth is significant as it represents the first offspring between 4-year old mother Khali (call-LEE) and 6-year old father Randy. It is also the first sloth bear birth in almost 20 years for Woodland Park Zoo. “The captive sloth bear population has dwindled due to a lack of total bears and a low number of proven breeders,” Bret Sellers, zoo collection manager, explained. “There were only 48 in captivity at the end of 2001. Therefore, reproduction is a major concern.” The Species Survival Plan (SSP) made five breeding recommendations last year in an attempt to raise the captive population to more than 60 bears in the new few years. It hoped to produce 4 to 6 offspring within a year-and-a-half. “Woodland Park Zoo’s pair was one of those recommended for breeding because we are a leader in researching methods to increase reproduction in captivity,” Sellers said. Plans have not been made for a neonatal exam because, as a first-time mother, zookeepers don’t want to disturb her and the cub. Khali has exhibited good maternal skills and is “a very good mother so far,” according to Senior Keeper Helen Shewman. “She is grooming and licking her cub and nuzzling it softly, allowing it to nurse.”

69. The Bear Facts--Science: Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Review with students the seven species of bears the brown bear, the American blackbear, the Asiatic black bears, Malayan sun bears, sloth bears, polar bears http://www.teachercreated.com/lessons/000901is.shtml

Home Page Free Stuff ... Us The Bear Facts Science: Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Objective Students use a variety of resources to learn about bears. Materials Resource books The Bear Facts activity page pencils computer with Internet access (optional) Directions Collect a variety of resources before students begin the activity. The Web sites listed below contain some good information about bears. Zoo Web sites can also be very helpful. Review with students how to look in the table of contents and index of a non-fiction book for topics that match the information they are seeking. Discuss the correct way to record a resource. Review with students the seven species of bears: the brown bear, the American black bear, the Asiatic black bears, Malayan sun bears, sloth bears, polar bears, and the spectacled bears. Pandas are also sometimes classified as bears. Distribute copies of The Bear Facts activity sheet to students. Have them record their sources of information on the back of the page or on another piece of paper. Resources TCM 3411Internet Quests: Mammals Time 45 to 60 minutes Answer Key 1. Sloth

70. The Hindu : Rescue Centre For Sloth Bears Creates Controversy Rescue centre for sloth bears creates controversy. Even this was done to grow jackfruittrees, prepare an apiary and anthills on which the sloth bears thrive. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2000/09/07/stories/0407402k.htm

Online edition of India's National Newspaper Thursday, September 07, 2000 Front Page National Southern States Other States ... Next Rescue centre for sloth bears creates controversy By Our Staff Reporter BANGALORE, SEPT. 6. The construction of a rescue centre for sloth bears in Bannerghatta National Park has kicked up a storm, with the Institute for Natural Resources Conservation, Education, Research and Training (INCERT) furnishing photographic evidence to show the bulldozing of prime forest area for the purpose. While INCERT put the extent of the area at 50 acres in the park's "Varadahalli belt", a prime elephant habitat, forest officials maintained that the levelling of "thorny bushes" had not exceeded eight acres. The bulldozing had been carried out to create a moat to prevent the sloth bears from crossing over, the officials said. "The bulldozing operation was started with a big semicircle, and all trees and shrubs were uprooted in the process and pushed to the sides. Later the operation was carried out inside the semicircle too," the INCERT report said. The Deputy Conservator of Forests (Headquarters), Mr. G. Vidyasagar, said only thorny bushes had been removed from the area. "Even this was done to grow jackfruit trees, prepare an apiary and anthills on which the sloth bears thrive. The intention is to create a natural food source for the animals. The sloth bears will be brought here only after the creation of this habitat, which will take nine to 12 months," he said.

71. Free The Bears Fund Inc, Dick Smith Foods Dancing bears In India Mary Hutton has just returned from a successful trip to India,having seen first hand the dramatic rescue of 28 'dancing' sloth bears. http://www.freethebears.org.au/?d=news&p=news-dancing

72. Free The Bears Fund Inc, Dick Smith Foods Join us as we use this key to Unlock the Cage of Darkness . First timeever in the history of India, 'dancing' sloth bears are given hope. http://www.freethebears.org.au/

Welcome to Free The Bears Fund Inc The Free The Bears Fund Inc mission is “To protect, preserve and enrich the lives of bears throughout the world”. We do this by raising money through donations, charity auctions, merchandising, and bear sponsorship. It is worth noting that the ABSOLUTE majority of all funds raised goes directly to fund our projects. OUR VISION: TO UNLOCK THE CAGE OF DARKNESS There is a bear in a small cage. Feel his confusion, sadness and despair. There are people who live in a country with no welfare system, the only food, shelter and income that which they provide for themselves. These people too are in a cage: a cage constructed from poverty. Share their misery and hopelessness. Mrs Mary Hutton, Founder of the Fund with Serey - an infant Sun Bear There are people thousands of miles away who feel anger and despair when they think of captive bears, and the countries that exploit their wildlife. Counter productive feelings that slowly form into the bars of a cage, which holds both heart, and mind prisoner. In a small area in Asia people work to save bears. Once poachers, they have been given the opportunity to protect the very animals they once sought to capture. Such projects radiate hope for the future: hope for sustainability of both wildlife and community alike. Hope, which allows us to escape that first cage: that of mental despair.

73. [Bearfolks] Sloth Bears Bearfolks sloth bears. Hi there! I am trying to track down new researchand more importantly the people doing it on sloth bears. http://bears.org/pipermail/bearfolks/1999-July/000107.html

[Bearfolks] Sloth bears Dan Tapster dan.tapster@bbc.co.uk Wed, 28 Jul 1999 17:41:15 +0100 Previous message: [Bearfolks] Siberian Cave Bears Next message: [Bearfolks] Home for Cub... Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] Hi there! I am trying to track down new research and more importantly the people doing it on sloth bears. If you know of anyone currently studying these critters I would be very grateful for their contact details. Best wishes, Dan Tapster BBC Natural History Unit Broadcasting House Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2LR Tel. 0117-973 2211 Fax.: 0117-946 7384 e-mail: dan.tapster@bbc.co.uk Previous message: [Bearfolks] Siberian Cave Bears Next message: [Bearfolks] Home for Cub... Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ]

74. ThinkQuest Library Of Entries sloth bears. Ranging through the tropical forests of India and SriLanka is the sloth bear, named for its usually slow movements. http://library.thinkquest.org/11922/bears/bears.htm

Welcome to the ThinkQuest Internet Challenge of Entries The web site you have requested, The Virtual Zoo , is one of over 4000 student created entries in our Library. Before using our Library, please be sure that you have read and agreed to our To learn more about ThinkQuest. You can browse other ThinkQuest Library Entries To proceed to The Virtual Zoo click here Back to the Previous Page The Site you have Requested ... The Virtual Zoo click here to view this site A ThinkQuest Internet Challenge 1997 Entry Click image for the Site Languages : Site Desciption Take a trip through the Virtual Zoo. Here you will find animals from all over the world. Informative articles and beautiful photographs almost bring them to life. Study the natural habitats of the earth and how they shelter and feed the animals. You can even visit the Concession Stand for a delicious virtual snack! Students Xian Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology VA, United States Justin Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology VA, United States

75. Pravda.RU Indian Sloth Bear On Display At Moscow Zoo The fact is, the couple of Indian sloth bears that arrived in Moscowin late April was kept under quarantine until just recently. http://english.pravda.ru/society/2002/07/24/33083.html

Say what you want! PRAVDA.Ru will hear you! Jul, 24 2002 In Russian Em Portugues Former USSR Top Stories ... About Pravda.RU:Society:More in detail Indian sloth bear on display at Moscow Zoo The Indian sloth bear is gradually coming to be accustomed to his open-air cage, reported the press service of the Moscow Zoo. The fact is, the couple of Indian sloth bears that arrived in Moscow in late April was kept under quarantine until just recently. But now, Muscovites have a chance to see the he-bear, whose name is Balu, strolling out for a walk out of his closed lair. In the meantime, the she-bear proved to be more shy and stays inside the lair. The workers at the Zoo say getting accustomed to a closed lair and then to an open-air cage is a natural process that needn't be sped up. In their natural habitat, Indian sloth bears mostly feed on insects. At the Zoo, they get different food mixes. The pair of bears, who were donated to Moscow by the Sri Lankan Zoo, will participate in the find-a-guardian program that's being implemented at the Moscow Zoo. The "guardian" is a person who pays for the maintenance of his "ward," getting moral satisfaction from the process as well as an opportunity to decorate the animal's cage with a plaque saying "So-and-so is the Guardian of this pair of bears." Daily maintenance of one bear is estimated at 6-8 dollars. The sum includes feeding and taking care of the animal. RIAN Articles on the same subject on News.Google.Com:

76. Bear Printouts - EnchantedLearning.com americanus), Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus), brown bears (Ursus arctos= the grizzly bear), giant pandas, polar bears, sloth bears (Melursus ursinus http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/bear/

Please help keep Enchanted Learning online. Click here for more information on our honor system. $20.00/year or other amount (directly by Credit Card $20.00/year (transaction via PayPal Other Amount (transaction via PayPal EnchantedLearning.com Animal Printouts Go to Online Animal Coloring Pages A B C D ... More Biomes Click on an animal to go to that printout. For the top 25 printouts, click here Bear Printouts Bears are large, powerful mammals. Most bears are omnivores (they eat both plants and meat); polar bears are the only exception - they are carnivores (they eat only only meat). There are eight species of bears alive today, including American black bears ( Ursus americanus ), Asiatic black bears ( Ursus thibetanus ), brown bears ( Ursus arctos = the grizzly bear), giant pandas, polar bears, sloth bears ( Melursus ursinus ), spectacled bears ( Tremarctos ornatus ), and sun bears ( Helarctos malayanus ). The smallest bear is the Sun bear (it is also called the honey bear and the Malay bear). Hibernation : During cold winter months, some bears go into a dormant state in which their heart rate is extremely low, their body temperature is relatively high, they neither eat nor release bodily waste, and they can be roused (unlike "true" hibernators such as chipmunks). In older scientific literature, hibernation used to refer only to low-body-temperature winter dormancy, but now that much more is known about this dormancy phase, some bears (like the black bear) are considered to be highly efficient hibernators (some biologists refer to these animals as "super hibernators").

77. The American Bear Association-VSWS Bears Of The World Range sloth bears are predominantly found in the lowland forests of India andSri Lanka. It is thought that they prefer rocky areas and drier climates. http://www.americanbear.org/otherbears.htm

BEARS OF THE WORLD Fossil records and historical data indicate that at one time there may have been hundreds of bear species worldwide, on all continents except Antarctica and Australia. Today, eight bear species remain in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. All of the bears found at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary are American black bears ( Ursus americanus). Below you will find a photo and a brief description of each of the other seven species. For additional information, see the Additional Reading page. The status of each species is listed, according to the International Union for Conservation's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species for the year 2000. For complete listings and criteria, please visit http://www.redlist.org. ASIATIC BLACK BEAR ( Selenarctos thibetanus) Description: This species is similar in size and appearance to the American black bear, although the fur is longer, soft, and shaggy. Adult males weigh from 200 to 255 pounds (92-116 kg.) and adult females weigh between 110 and 225 pounds(50-102 kg.). The Asiatic black bear is an excellent tree climber, as are most of the bear species. Its predominantly herbivorous diet resembles that of its American cousin: plants, fruits, insects, bees' nests, and invertebrates are preferred foods. The most obvious difference between the two species is the chest blaze. This feature is found in about 25% of American black bears, and can vary in size and shape. In contrast, nearly all Asiatic black bears have cream-colored chest blazes in a crescent shape, giving the species its other common name: "moon bear."

78. Bears At Amsterdam Zoo bears are represented by polar bears, sloth bears and red pandas. We gavemore information about sloth bears in our page about London Zoo. http://www.3bearz.com/zoo/artis.html

79. Bears At London Zoo sloth bears at London Zoo, August 1999. sloth bears (melursus ursinus)are an endangered species. sloth bears also live in India and Nepal. http://www.3bearz.com/zoo/zoo.html

80. Bears The main types are brown bears, American black bears, Asiatic black bears,panda bears, polar bears, sun bears, sloth bears, and spectacled bears. http://eduscapes.com/42explore/bears.htm

The Topic: Bears Easier - A bear is a large, heavy and powerful animal with thick, shaggy fur and very short tail. Bears are omnivorous. They may eat plants, honey, insects, fish, and small animals. There are several kinds of bears, such as a brown bear, black bear, polar bear, and a grizzly bear. Harder Bears live alone; they never gather in groups except during the summer mating season when a pair may be together for a month. The solitary female gives birth to one to four cubs during the winter sleep period. Cubs grow rapidly but remain with their mother for one or two years. Bears often spend much of their winter sleeping, a state that some call hibernation. Other scientists maintain that bears do not truly hibernate because their body temperature does not drop greatly and some become active on mild days. Zoologists usually recognize eight species of bears with several subspecies or varieties. The main types are brown bears, American black bears, Asiatic black bears, panda bears, polar bears, sun bears, sloth bears, and spectacled bears. Until recently, some zoologists maintained that pandas were part of the raccoon family or belonged to their own mammal family. However, genetic testing now indicates that pandas are indeed bears.

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