Musical Sloth Bears

Animals at the National Zoo make many different sounds to communicate with one another—but did you know that some special animals also love to make music using their natural instincts and behaviors? Watch the Zoo's talented sloth bears, Molly and Deemak, use their natural blowing behavior to create beautiful music!

Categories

Age Group: Toddler, Preschool
Animal Area: Mammals
ELOF Domain: Approaches to Learning
Resource Format: Video
Language: English
Smithsonian Museum: National Zoo
Topic: Animals, Music
A black and cream colored hairy sloth bear looks off into the distance with what appears to be a slight smile on its face.

Part of the Following Programs

A pink Jackalope puppet stands next to a cartoon illustration of a brown haired man playing a guitar. Surrounding them are different animals including a Siamange, Kunekune pig, and Sloth bear.

Music and Sound All Around

In this field trip, children will learn about the importance of music and sound for both people and animals. What sounds do animals make and why? What objects can make sounds, and how can you play them to create music?

Content Unit :
Music and Sound
Featured Creature :
Sloth bear, Kunekune pig, Siamang