Sri Lankan Sloth Bear - Endangered Specie in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Sloth Bear is a sub specie of Sloth Bear. You can spot the Sloth Bear mainly in lowland dry forests like Wasgamuwa, Kumana, Yala & Wilpattu and other national parks in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Sloth Bear feeds on every thing that's why this animal is known as a "Omnivore". It feeds on nuts, berries, and roots as well as flesh and meet. ( Very Rarely feed on flesh & meet)

Sri Lankan Sloth bears are solid with a long and hairy black coat. Fully grown Sri Lankan Sloth bear is around 6 feet in length and 130 -145 kg in weight. This specie is a highly endangered animal in Sri Lanka because demolition of dry climate forests in Sri Lanka. Current Sloth Bear population is less than 1000. Sri Lankan Sloth Bear is highly dependent on natural resources for its foods.