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Scientific Classification
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Mammalia
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Scientific Name
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Melursus ursinus
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Size
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4’7″ – 6’3″ long
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Weight
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120 – 320 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Long, thick fur, floppy ears and lips
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Life Span
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Wild: 20 yrs.
Zoos: 40 yrs.
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Habitat
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Forests, grasslands, rocky outcrops, etc.
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Diet
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Insectivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Solitary
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Favorite Food Source
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Termites
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Predators
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Humans, tigers, leopards, dhole packs
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Location
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India
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Conservation Status
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Vulnerable
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