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The spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), also known as the South American bear, Andean bear, Andean short-faced bear or mountain bear and locally as jukumari (Aymara and Quechua [3]), ukumari or ukuku, is a species of bear native to the Andes Mountains in northern and western South America.
16 paź 2024 · spectacled bear, (Tremarctos ornatus), the only South American bear of the family Ursidae. It inhabits the northern and central Andes Mountains, dwelling primarily in forested areas, and it feeds mainly on shoots and fruit. The spectacled bear is the only bear species found south of the Equator.
Learn about the spectacled bear, the only bear species in South America, and its distinctive features, diet, behavior, and reproduction. Find out how this endangered animal faces habitat loss, poaching, and human conflict in the Andes.
Learn about the Spectacled bear, the only living species of bear native to South America and the last remaining short-faced bear. Find out its appearance, distribution, behavior, diet, mating, population, and threats.
The Andean bear, or spectacled bear, is the only bear native to South America. It is a clever, arboreal animal that builds platforms and nests in trees for eating and sleeping.
Learn about the Spectacled Bear, the only living bear species native to South America, and its distinctive features, diet and behaviour. Find out why this endangered animal is vulnerable to hunting, habitat loss and human conflict.
Learn about the spectacled bear, the only bear species in South America, and its distribution, diet, breeding and population. Find out how WWF is working to protect its habitat and reduce hunting and human-bear conflicts.
