ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sloth bear of Mysore

Okay, so a sloth bear is a type of animal. It's called a sloth bear because it moves slowly, like a sloth, and it eats ants and termites, which it can find in trees and on the ground.

The sloth bears live in a place called Mysore, which is in India. They have a special place there, like a home, called a habitat. In their habitat, they have everything they need to be happy and healthy: food, water, and shelter.

Sometimes, people come to visit the sloth bears in their habitat. But it's important to remember that, even though they're cute and furry, they're still wild animals and need to be treated with respect. It's not okay to bother or hurt them, because they have feelings too.

So, to summarize, sloth bears are a type of animal that live in Mysore, India. They move slowly and eat ants and termites. They have a special home called a habitat, and people need to be respectful when visiting them there.