Quick answer
Sloth Bears are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — habitat loss and human activity are among the main threats.
Conservation status
IUCN listing: Vulnerable.
Threats
Habitat loss, hunting, and climate change affect wild numbers.
How to help
Support reputable conservation organisations working in the species' range.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the sloth bear?
See our full sloth bear profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial sloth bear species profile.