Whether the word "bear" makes you think of a fierce predator or a cuddly stuffed toy ... spectacled bear, sloth bear and sun bear. Some of the most famous types of bear are actually subspecies.

After a fruitful safari at Wilpattu National Park, wildlife photographer Rohan Fonseka and his colleagues ventured toward the ...

Sloth bears — which are not actually related to ... Their name reflects the repetitive alarm sound they make when predators are near. In addition to various predators, the biggest threat to ...

The San Diego Zoo announced on Wednesday the results of a public poll that determines the names of two sloth bear cubs that were born back in December.

How much they weigh: From as little as 60 pounds (27 kilograms) to more than 1,700 pounds (771 kg) ...