Sloth Bear

The sloth bear is a shaggy bear of the Indian subcontinent with a long snout and flexible lips. It feeds heavily on ants and termites, using strong claws to open nests and suction to draw out the insects. Fruit also contributes to its diet. A pale chest marking often contrasts with its dark coat. Mothers may carry young cubs on their backs as they move between feeding places. Despite its name, it is a bear and is unrelated to the sloths of the Americas.