Sloth bears are the only bears to routinely carry their young on their backs. Sloth bears have shaggy, dusty-black coats; pale, short-haired muzzles; and long, curved claws which they use to excavate termites and ants. A cream-colored “V” or “Y” shape usually marks their chests.

Physical Description Sloth bears have shaggy, dusty-black coats; pale, short-haired muzzles; and long, curved claws which they use to excavate termites and ants. A cream-colored “V” or “Y” shape usually marks their chests.

Animal census was conducted on March 2015 in Mkomazi National Park to determine wildlife population densities. The Park is known for its unique habitats composed of a mosaic of vegetation and landforms that are crucial for supporting a range of remarkable and unique species of wildlife.