Sloth Bear

Sloth bears, living in the landscapes of India, Sri Lanka, and southern Nepal, face a big shift generated by the changing climate. They thrive in forests and grasslands, the bear's habitat transformation due to deforestation leads it to adapt to new surroundings. To survive the temperatures, the sloth bear experiences distinct changes. Its once shaggy fur, originally protected it against tropical insects and is now denser, providing protection from the sun worsened by global warming. The characteristic feature of adaptable nostrils, adapted at dust and insects, experiences an increase to accommodate the influx of larger bugs anticipated in the future ecosystems. Remarkably, the long claws, once adapted at excavating food in forested terrains, transition into webbed feet, facilitating life near water bodies, aiding in swimming and navigation. This journey underscores the sloth bear's capacity for adaptation amidst the ecological shifts imposed by climate change, allowing it to thrive on Earth.