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Sloth bear12/28/2023 Life history traits (averages) Female sexual maturity 1,095 days Male sexual maturity 1,095 days Gestation 198 days Weaning 76 days Litter size 1.5 (viviparous) Litters per year Inter-litter interval 1,095 days Weight at birth 400 g Weight at weaning Adult weight 100,000 g Postnatal growth rate Maximum longevity residual 117% Metabolism Typical body temperature Not yet available Basal metabolic rate 47.0640 W Body mass 66957.0 g Metabolic rate per body mass 0. Record longevity in captivity belongs to one wild born female that was 33.3 years of age when she died. It has been reported that these animals can live up to 40 years in captivity, which has not been verified. Where Is The Sloth Bear Found Sloth bears inhabit parts of India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Nepal. 671 Sample size Medium Data quality Acceptable Observations The sloth bear ( Melursus ursinus) is a species of bear that is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. Species Melursus ursinus Common name Sloth bear Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits Maximum longevity 33.3 years (captivity) Source ref. According to several reports, their population has dropped by 40 to 50% over the last three decades mainly due to habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, poaching and increasing human-bear conflict.AnAge entry for Melursus ursinus Classification (HAGRID: 01902) Taxonomy Kingdom: Animalia Today, 90% of the global sloth bear population is found in India. In the Indian subcontinent, they range across the country through the Deccan plateau, coastal areas, western ghats and to the base of the Himalayas. They can be identified by their very distinct long, shaggy dark brown or black fur, distinct white V-shaped chest patch and four-inch long ivory-coloured curved claws used for digging out termites and ants from rock-hard mounds. The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) is one of the eight bear species found across the globe. We are grateful to the forest department and the MoEF & CC, Government of India for their kind and continued support of our work over the decades.” THE world’s deadliest bear doesnt inhabit the wilds of North America or the Arctic but is a shaggy and unkempt cousin that lives in India. The public can help conserve India’s sloth bears by learning about their habitats and supporting organisations actively working to protect them. Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO, Wildlife SOS said, “This day is a rallying call for people around the world to learn about this lesser-known species and promote the conservation of sloth bears so we never see a day without this species. ![]() ![]() This is the world’s largest Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre for sloth bears that was established by Wildlife SOS in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh Forest Department in 1999. To commemorate the first inaugural World Sloth Bear Day, Wildlife SOS and the IUCN-SSC Sloth Bear Expert Team will host an inaugural event at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility in Uttar Pradesh on October 12 2022, according to a press statement. In reality, sloth bears are agile and considered to be one of the most formidable wild animals. Sloth bears are often confused for the slow-moving arboreal South American sloths. World Sloth Bear Day will provide an opportunity for this species to be highlighted and for organisations, institutions, rescue centres and zoos across the world to promote the conservation of sloth bears and their habitats, accelerate research and raise public awareness about this lesser-known species around the world. This is also the least researched bear in the world while also being aggressive enough to fend off a pair of adult wild tigers to protect bear cubs. ![]() Sloth bear attacks are not uncommon in India. The Times of India has reported that the bear tore their bodies apart, and proceeded to devour their remains for at least four hours before the police and forest department arrived. A tiny scattering of this species occurs in Nepal and a sub-species in Sri Lanka thereby making India the main home for this species. The attack happened at approximately 6:30 a.m. The sloth bear is a unique bear species found mainly in India. The IUCN-SSC Sloth Bear Expert Team accepted this proposal and has declared this day to be celebrated worldwide. The sloth bear is listed as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List. Wildlife SOS India, involved in sloth bear conservation and protection for over 25 years, proposed to the IUCN that October 12 be declared as 'World Sloth Bear Day' to draw attention to the conservation and protection of the unique bear species endemic to the Indian sub-continent. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has declared October 12 as 'World Sloth Bear Day'.
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