Long before today’s tree-dwelling sloths, a 4-ton giant roamed South America — and it may have stood and fought like a bear.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CLEVELAND (WJW) — A female sloth bear who had just turned 1 in December has died, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced Monday.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo shared on social media the passing of one of its sloth bears Monday. According to a social media post, the female sloth bear, Suhani, was born at ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) — A female sloth bear who had just turned 1 in December has died, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced Monday. The young bear named Suhani reportedly died while undergoing a medical ...

Naked mole-rats ( Heterocephalus glaber) are the longest living rodents on the planet, and can live upwards of 30 years. They are also considered an eusocial species like termites, ants, and bees.

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Ears are a pretty essential part of our bodies as they help with hearing and balance. While we’re aware of what common animals’ ears look like, some animals sport ears covered by fur. Have you ever ...

Excerpted with permission from Wild Capital: Discovering Nature in Delhi, Neha Sinha, HarperCollins India.

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