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a state of captivity it always 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 species 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. 
