Sloth Bear: The Barefoot Bear of Sri Lanka
About this ebook
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.
About the author
Dr Shyamala Ratnayeke, PhD, conducted the first focused field study on the subspecies of sloth bear in Sri Lanka, the results of which have been published as various scientific papers and book chapters. She has been associated with research on Asian bears and other carnivores for more than 20 years.
Mr Luxshmanan Nadaraja is a leading Sri Lankan wildlife photographer who has published and co-authored a number of books on the nature, archaeology, and culture of Sri Lanka. He is founder and CEO of the studio Wildlight (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka.
