Daily Photos 2nd year
At the Daily Gallery one picture, preferably taken that day; is shared with others. While that is difficult to follow (shooting everyday) I have been putting up a picture everyday and this is my SECOND year. It's been an enjoyable time viewing pictures of other members and learning new techniques and customs from different places. I think this is the best way to travel to places while sitting at home, and also making friends on the way! It has been a pleasure sharing my pictures and I thank all of you for taking the time to comment on my pictures.
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Sloth bear
Shot at Ranthambhore national park
The Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus), also known as the Labiated Bear, is an arboreal, nocturnal and insectivorous species of bear restricted to the Indian subcontinent.
They are basically shy and therefore difficult to spot but can be ferocious when disturbed. We were lucky to find this one crossing the road and then rummaging in the bushes for food (ants, termites, fruits, plant matter).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranthambhore_National_Park
http://www.tigerwatch.net/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloth_bear
http://www.javeri.net
Boobaby
on February 20, 2010Awesome capture...I would love to see one of these..thanks for sharing!
219352dedmanshootn
on February 20, 2010very cool creature
Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
on February 20, 2010How fortunate to have seen this! Thanks for sharing the shot.
WildeLifePhotography
on February 19, 2010What incredible luck to be able to capture this bear.
Sundaresh Ramanathan
on February 19, 2010very nice catch.
InOurTime
on February 19, 2010nice catch!!
Dianne M. Ward
on February 19, 2010How cool to come across this guy! Nice catch!
Chuck Beehner
on February 19, 2010looks like this one just woke up....neat catch...beary good! lol
paula
Hershy
on February 18, 2010for fotoeffects:
Sloth bears do not hibernate. They make their day beds out of broken branches in trees, and will rest in caves during the wet season. Sloth bears are the most nocturnal of bears, though sows become more active in daytime when with cubs.
irishmurr
on February 18, 2010What an interesting catch!