Sloth bear

Melursus ursinus photographed in Daroji Bear Sanctuary.

The forest department provides "nutrition supplement" by smearing the rocks with jaggery and honey. This no doubt increases the sightings for photographers and tourists. However, this doesn't have any place as far as conservation is concerned. It is important to ensure that the area has sufficient fruit bearing trees that bear fruit in all the seasons.

Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 400mm F2.8 L IS USM, ISO 400, f5.6, 1/1000
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Sabyasachi

Nice sharp image. I would have liked more DOF to include the rock into focus too. Was it possible to include both ears?

A very tight close up. Sharp. Including the ears would have been good. Seems it came quite close to you.

Very sharp image, agree with Mrudul is a bit too tight or probably you are trying a portrait.