The spectacled bear is native to Andean countries like Peru, Ecuador, northern Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela and lives in scrublands, grasslands, and forests. Experts believe there are anywhere ...

Andean bear POV: Researchers gather data on elusive species' habitats National Geographic explorers used GPS-enabled cameras to document Andean bears and how they interact in the wild for the ...

The Andean bear is also known as the spectacled bear because of the rings of light or white fur around the eyes, which often look like glasses when set against the bear’s dark fur. While it’s ...

Ruthmery Pillco Huarcaya (pictured) and researchers in Manu National Park, Peru used trail cameras and camera collars to learn more about an elusive Andean ... a “bear’s-eye view” into ...

Most Andean bears prefer to be alone but will gather during mealtimes if food is plentiful. Because they eat so much fruit, they play an important part in spreading seeds throughout the forest.

In the Andean valleys of deepest, darkest Bolivia, a “Paddington” bear has inspired a shelter for almost a thousand wild animals rescued from poachers. The type of Andean bear (Tremarctos ...

The Andean bear, Ben, is known to be "young and adventurous" according to the zoo New security measures added to this Andean bear's habitat by the Saint Louis Zoo were no match for his adventurous ...