Melursus ursinus

Sloth Bear

MammalBest Season: Mar–Nov

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Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) — wildlife photography in India

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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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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.