Sloth Bear: The Barefoot Bear of Sri Lanka

Meet one of the most enigmatic animals of the lowland forests. This book provides a wealth of resources and imagery on:.    the biology, ecology, and behaviour of sloth bears;.    sloth bear habitat and the rising threats to it from human population growth;.    the difficult relationship between humans and sloth bears. Written in an engaging and accessible style, this is an essential and inspiring read for both professional ecologists and non-specialist readers interested in the challenges of large carnivore conservation and workable solutions for human-bear coexistence.