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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), ukumari or ukuku, is a species of bear native to the Andes Mountains in northern and western South America.
- Spectacled bear - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The spectacled bear is a relatively small species of bear...
- Spectacled bear - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Key Facts. Common name. Common Names. Andean bear, spectacled bear. Endangered. Status. Vulnerable (A4cd) IUCN. Latin name. Scientific Name. Tremarctos ornatus. Geographic place. Geographic Location. South America. The spectacled bear is the only species of bear in South America and one of the most emblematic mammals of the tropical Andes.
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.
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Spectacled bears, also called Andean bears, are among the smallest members of the family Ursidae. Males, which are significantly larger than females, grow over 5 feet in length and weigh up...
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Description. At the Cincinnati Zoo. The spectacled bear is the only bear native to South America and is the largest land carnivore in that part of the world, although as little as 5% of its diet is composed of meat.
