Sloth Bear Melursus/(Ursus) ursinus

Sloth Bear
Sloth Bear
Sloth Bear resting
The Sloth Bear is black or dark brown with a white crescent or V on its chest and a light muzzle. It is native to the Indian sub-continent. Its fur is long and matted like a sloth and its claws are also sloth-like although it is a true bear and not a sloth. Its daytime inactivity is because it is mainly nocturnal.
Sloth Bear
Sloth Bear
Sloth Bear resting
It is mainly insectivorous with sucking mouthparts. The claws are for opening termite mounds.
Sloth Bears
Sloth Bears
Sloth Bear
Males and females have a similar appearance but males are usually larger.