Where Does The Sloth Bear Live. The sloth bear melursus ursinus is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the indian subcontinent it feeds on fruits ants and termites it is listed as vulnerable on the iucn red list mainly because of habitat loss and degradation. It has also been called labiated bear because of its long lower lip and palate used for sucking up insects.
They can be found in the grasslands or in the humid regions at higher elevations. Sloth bear shaggy dusty and unkempt the reclusive sloth bear makes its home in the forests of south asia. Humans have driven them to extinction in bangladesh though these bears also reside in southern nepal and sri lanka.
They were also common throughout bangladesh but are now extinct in the region.
Their range includes india sri lanka and southern nepal. Most of the indian sloth bears live in india but smaller numbers also live in. Their habitat varies significantly and includes dry and wet tropical forests scrublands savannahs and grasslands. The species has also been observed living in tall grasslands that provide dense cover.
