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Melursus Ursinus

Description:

Melursus ursinus, commonly known as the sloth bear, is a species of bear native to the Indian subcontinent. Characterized by its shaggy fur, long claws, and concave face, it inhabits the forests and grasslands of the region. Sloth bears are primarily insectivorous and possess a unique adaptation of sucking up termites and ants through their lips. They are considered an endangered species due to habitat loss and poaching.

Sample Sentences:

• The melursus ursinus wandered through the forest in search of termites.
• I spotted a sloth bear, also known as melursus ursinus, during my wildlife safari in India.
• The melursus ursinus is known for its distinct facial features and long, curved claws.
• It is fascinating to observe how melursus ursinus extracts insects from termite mounds.

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