Spectacled Bear

Tremarctos ornatus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Carnivora · Ursidae

About

The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, is a species of bear native to the Andes Mountains in northern and western South America. It is the only living species of bear native to South America, and the last remaining short-faced bear. Unlike other omnivorous bears, the diet of the spectacled bear is mostly herbivorous. The species is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN because of habitat loss.

Fun Fact

The longest-lived captive bear, at the Salisbury Zoological Park (Maryland, US) attained a lifespan of 37 years and 11 months.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Cloud forests and páramo

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

20-25 years

Threats

Illegal Wildlife Trade
Illegal Logging
Poaching

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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