Melursus Collection

Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) close up portrait, Daroiji Bear Sanctuary, Karnataka, India. Remote camera image

Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) mother with cub on her back, Daroiji Bear Sanctuary, Karnataka, India

Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) cubs riding on mothers back, Daroiji Bear Sanctuary, Karnataka, India

Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) male foraging in forest understory. Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, Central India

Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) cub riding on mothers back, Daroiji Bear Sanctuary, Karnataka, India

Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus. Vulnerable. The Ursine Sloth in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Panormo after an illustration by W

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Raccoon, Procyon lotor 1, and sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, 2 vulnerable and head of old and young bear. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History

Sloth bear, Melursus ursinus (Ursus labiatus). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

HRH the Prince of Waless Collection of Indian Animals at the Zoological Gardens (engraving)
1059325 HRH the Prince of Waless Collection of Indian Animals at the Zoological Gardens (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) low angle portrait, Daroiji Bear Sanctuary, Karnataka, India. Remote camera image

female sloth bear with cub - Yala National Park Sri Lanka

Ursiform sloth, ursine bradypus or sloth bear, Melursus ursinus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

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The Melursus, also known as the Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus), is a fascinating creature found in various parts of India and Sri Lanka. In Daroiji Bear Sanctuary, Karnataka, India, these bears can be seen up close and personal. One captivating image shows a close-up portrait of a Sloth Bear at the sanctuary. Its expressive eyes and unique facial features reveal its gentle nature. Another heartwarming sight captures a mother bear with her cub riding on her back. The bond between them is evident as they navigate their surroundings together. A playful scene unfolds as cubs ride on their mother's back through the sanctuary. Their innocent curiosity shines through as they explore their environment under the watchful eye of their protective parent. In another snapshot, we witness a male Sloth Bear foraging in the forest understory. With its strong claws and keen sense of smell, it skillfully searches for food amidst the lush vegetation. The vulnerability of this species becomes apparent when we learn that it is classified as "Vulnerable. " Conservation efforts are crucial to protect these magnificent creatures from further decline. Interestingly, an engraving from HRH Prince Charles' Collection showcases Indian Animals at Zoological Gardens. Among them stands proudly a depiction of the majestic Sloth Bear - an animal worthy of admiration and preservation. A low-angle portrait taken at Daroiji Bear Sanctuary highlights the grandeur of this species against its natural habitat backdrop in Karnataka, India. The intricate details captured in this photograph emphasize both its strength and gracefulness simultaneously. Sometimes referred to as Ursiform sloths or ursine bradypuses due to their resemblance to other slow-moving mammals like sloths or bears respectively; however, make no mistake – these animals are unmistakably Sloth Bears. Even beyond India's borders lies Yala National Park in Sri Lanka where female sloth bears can be spotted with their adorable cubs by their side.