Classification
- Domain: Eukarya
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Ursidae
- Genus: Melursus
- Species: Ursinus
- Scientific Name:
Relationships
Melursus ursinus
- Sympatric relationship with Asiatic Black Bear
Characteristics
- warm-blooded
- black fur
- long sharp claws
- cream marked chest
- thick coat
- long snout
- cream colored snout
Melursus ursinus
Ecosystems
Characteristics of a grassland
- Dry-during summer
- Warm
- Rainy
- Cold- during winter
Charateristics of a tropical forest
Sloth Bear
Common Ancestors
Diet
- termites
- mangoes
- honeycomb
- bee larvae
- ants
- Polar bear
- Sun bear
- Brown Bear
- American Black Bear
Adaptations
- long claws for digging and protection
- fluffy coat for protection
- nostrils that close voluntary
- tooth gap for eating