The Spectacled Bear (Andean Bear): South America’s only native bear – ecology, habitat, and conservation
Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus), also known as the Andean Bear, is the only living bear species native to South America. It is the last surviving member of the short-faced bear subfamily (Tremarctinae) and is found along the Andes Mountains in northern and western South America. Classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, the species faces ongoing threats from habitat loss, fragmentation, and human conflict.
The image above shows a majestic Spectacled Bear with thick black fur and striking cream-colored facial markings rests calmly on the ground, its body angled slightly while its head is turned toward the viewer, revealing … Continue