04 May 2022 Sloth bear
Today Current Affairs
- Recently, two sloth bears were rescued by the People for Animals Group (PFA) with the help of forest officials from a village in Jharkhand.
- The People for Animals is an animal welfare organization founded by Maneka Gandhi.
- The PFA was informed by the Madaris. Madari are a nomadic community who earn their living by using animals in street plays.
Sloth Beer – Today Current Affairs
- Sloth bears are found mainly in the Terai regions of Sri Lanka, India, Bhutan and Nepal.
- Sloth bears feed mainly on termites and ants and, unlike other bear species, they regularly carry their cubs on their backs.
- They are also very fond of eating honey, hence they are also called ‘Honey Bear’. The Hindu Analysis
- Sloth bears do not hibernate, that is, they do not go into a state of hibernation.
- Scientific name: Melursus ursinus (Melursus Ursinus).
- Habitat: Also called Honey Bear and Hindi Bear, it is part of the Ursidae family. They are found in tropical or sub-tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.
Protection Status : The Hindu Analysis
- IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
- CITES: Appendix-I
- Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule-I
To risk : The Hindu Analysis
- Habitat loss, poaching for body parts is the biggest threat to sloth bear species. Sloth bears are captured for use in spectacles or demonstrations. Also sloth bears are hunted for their aggressive behavior and damage to crops.
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