436 MAMMALIA. 



a state of captivity it alwaj^s remains wild and taciturn, and 

 shows itself alike incapable of attachment or domestication. 



The Labiated or Sloth Bear is characterised by extensible lips 

 and a tongue of remarkable length. It is a native of India, and 

 feeds only on vegetables. This animal submits to training, and 

 can be taught various exercises. 



Lastly, the Bornean and Malay Bears (Fig. 177), often confused, 

 are a much smaller sjjecies than any of the preceding. They are 

 natives of Malacca and the Bornean Isles. They climb trees 

 readily, and feed chiefly on fruit. They are easily tamed, and 

 soon learn numerous tricks. 



