WildKids – Feb 2016 – Animal World!

  [edsanimate animation=”tada” infinite_animation=”yes” animate_on=”hover” ] [/edsanimate] Animal of this Month! [responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Female” buttontext=”Click here to play/pause the audio!”] Hello Kids, Our animal of this month is “Sloth Bear”. Lets learn some interesting facts about this furry animal.[edsanimate animation=”tada” infinite_animation=”yes” animate_on=”hover” ] [/edsanimate] Common Name : Sloth Bear               Family : Ursidae Zoological Name : Melursus ursinus Habitats : Dry and Wet forests, Grass lands, Caves and Burrows Height and Weight : A Sloth bear weighs upto  145 kg and grows up to a height of 130 to 150 cm. Life Span : 15-30+ years What are the special features of Sloth bears? As you know, bears are furry animals with large bodies. As a member of bear family, stumpy legs, long snouts, paws with five sharp claws and short tails are the common identity of Sloth bears. Unlike the giant bodied bears like brown and polar bears, Sloth bear has a furry mane around its face that makes its appearance unique. As an adaption to their habitats and life style, they have a special form of lip and palette that could be used to catch and swallow insects. The gaps between the […]