King of the Mountain
Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) named "Kartick" is king of the mountain, standing on the top of his large climbing structure. Kartic and his brother Demock were born ~ 2 years at Woodland Park Zoo and are now living in San Diego as part of the Special Survival Plan for their species. Sloth bears are native to the Indian subcontinent and feed on fruits, ants and termites.
San Diego Zoo
Conservation status: Vulnerable
King of the Mountain
Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) named "Kartick" is king of the mountain, standing on the top of his large climbing structure. Kartic and his brother Demock were born ~ 2 years at Woodland Park Zoo and are now living in San Diego as part of the Special Survival Plan for their species. Sloth bears are native to the Indian subcontinent and feed on fruits, ants and termites.
San Diego Zoo
Conservation status: Vulnerable