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 ...

While visiting the San Diego Zoo this week I was drawn to a crowd that had gathered in front of the Andean bear exhibit.

Despite its fame thanks to Paddington Bear, the Andean bear remains a mystery. The Museum is using genomic research to learn about these large, secretive mammals and how to protect their home. Endemic ...

Also known as spectacled bears, Andean bears are easily ... Velez-Liendo is a “renowned Andean bear expert” and an award-winning conservationist, says John Hechtel, president of the ...

Thorsten Spoerlein/Shutterstock The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, is most commonly found in the Andean jungles of South America. The bear gets its name from the distinct rings or ...

At the heart of the image, perfectly framed, a spectacled bear gazes down upon the deforested hillsides, farming terraces and the city's urban sprawl. Spectacled bears are largely herbivorous and rely ...

A resident Andean bear named Bjorn at New York’s Rosamond Gifford Zoo has made the Philadelphia Eagles her pick to win the Super Bowl on Sunday. Given the choice between two boxes, Bjorn seemed ...