Spectacled Bear

The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, Andean short-faced bear or mountain bear and locally as jukumari, ukumari or ukuku, is a species of bear native to the Andes Mountains in western South America. It is the only living species of bear native to South America, and the last remaining short-faced bear. The spectacled bear is found from Venezuela to Northern Argentina, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. According to some researchers, the greatest number of bears is to be found on the borders between Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Appearance. The spectacled bear is small and dark, ranging in color from black to brown, and a few have a reddish tinge. It has distinctive circular or semicircular creamy white markings on the face around the eyes, reminiscent of spectacles. Lines and patches of white usually extend onto the throat and chest as well.

Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing)

Mass: 240 lbs (Adult)

Trophic level: Omnivorous

Scientific name: Tremarctos ornatus

Length: 5.8 ft. (Adult)

Gestation period: 215 days

Continent: South Americas