Melursus ursinus
Sloth Bear
MammalBest Season: Mar–Nov
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About this species
Shaggy insectivore of dry forests; famous in Ranthambore. Sloth bear sightings in Rajasthan and central India.
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Best locations for Sloth Bear
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RajasthanRanthambore National Park
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Madhya PradeshSatpura National Park
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ChhattisgarhAchanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary
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TelanganaAmrabad Tiger Reserve
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Madhya PradeshBandhavgarh National Park
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KarnatakaBannerghatta National Park
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When and Where to Photograph Sloth Bear
Shaggy insectivore of dry forests; famous in Ranthambore. Sloth bear sightings in Rajasthan and central India.
Plan field days around Mar–Nov: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Ranthambore National Park.