Tamil Nadu: Ailing sloth bear dies

A sloth bear, ailing for some time, died on Saturday, officials said. male bear was rescued by Forest Department on Friday from a reserve forest in Madukkarai range and treated at an elephant camp, y said.

Veterinarian Sukumar said ing bear had lost most of its canines and incisors, and was weak. animal died without responding to treatment and was buried in forest, y added.