India’s oldest sloth bear dies at Van Vihar National Park

Why in news?

• India’s oldest sloth bear, named Gulabo, died at the age of 40 at the Van Vihar National Park and Zoo in Bhopal.

About the sloth bear

• The female sloth bear died after attaining the age of 40. Gulabo was one of the star attractions in the park. She was the oldest sloth bear in the country.
• The female bear was rescued from a Madaari or street performer in May 2006 at the age of 25 years.
• An autopsy determined the cause of death as a failure of internal organs due to old age. Gulabo was cremated by staffers of the park as per the norms.