Spectacled Bear
Tremarctos ornatus
The spectacled bear is the only bear native to South America, living along the Andes in cloud forests, montane grasslands, dry scrub, and páramo. It is mostly solitary and omnivorous, feeding heavily on fruits, bromeliads, cactus, palm hearts, and other plant matter, with occasional insects or small animals. Strong jaws and forelimbs let it tear apart tough vegetation and climb trees to feed or rest. The cream-colored markings around the eyes and muzzle are unique to each individual, giving the species its common name.
- Type
- Brute
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
- Spectacled Bear Cub
- Spectacled Bear