A sloth bear who lost a foot to a snare trap is back to walking on four legs thanks to his dedicated caretakers. Vasikaran, also known as "Vasi," the sloth bear, was originally a wild animal roaming ...

For the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Christmas came early in 2025. Zookeepers were delighted to welcome two new arrivals—sloth bear cubs, born in an off-exhibit ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Zoo announced on Wednesday the results of a public poll that determines the names of two sloth bear cubs that were born back in December. While asking animal ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A female sloth bear cub was born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, which is now holding a vote allowing residents to name the new arrival. A news release from the zoo says the sloth ...

Trail cameras at Panna Tiger Reserve photographed an abnormally colored sloth bear carrying two cubs during tiger surveys, photos show. Google Street View April 2023 ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — What name do you like best? The San Diego Zoo is asking the public to help name its new baby sloth bears. Nimala, Nimali, or Shehani for the female cub, and Kavi, Rishi, or ...

Sloth bears have shaggy, dusty-black coats pale, short-haired muzzles, and long, curved claws which they use to excavate termites and ants. A cream-colored “V” or “Y” shape usually marks their chests.

The two cubs in their indoor den Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Two sloth bear cubs were born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI ...