TNPSC Thervupettagam

Sloth bear

March 4 , 2022 870 days 751 0
  • The sloth bear, tiger, and dhole are among 36 apex predators worldwide affected the most due to road construction.
  • The sloth bear was the most affected predator as its habitat was in the Indian subcontinent.
  • From 2012 to 2017, 15 sloth bear roadkills were recorded in India.
  • The sloth bear is followed by the dhole or Asiatic Wild Dog, the tiger, Asiatic black bear, clouded leopard, sun bear, and Sunda clouded leopard.
  • Eight of the top 10 apex predators most affected due to roads running through their habitat are from Asia.

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