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 [3]), ukumari or ukuku, is a species of bear native to the Andes Mountains in northern and western South America.

2025年1月20日 · 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.

The spectacled bear is the only species of bear in South America and one of the most emblematic mammals of the tropical Andes. Spectacled bears are robust, with a short and muscular neck, short but strong legs. As with all bears, spectacled bears walk on the soles of their feet and have longer front than rear legs, making them excellent climbers.

The Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) 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 (subfamily Tremarctinae).

The Andean bear, or spectacled bear, is the only bear species in South America, known for its unique facial markings and dense black to brown coat. Adapted for crushing tough vegetation, it has a short snout, strong jaw muscles, and a panda-like false thumb for food manipulation.

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...

Spectacled Bears (Tremarctos ornatus) also known as the ‘Andean Bears’ are distributed in the Northern Andes Mountains including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and into Chile. It is the only living bear species native to South America.

2018年5月11日 · The spectacled bear, also referred to as the Andean bear or the Andean short-faced bear, is the largest land mammal in South America. They are the only remaining species of bears that are native to South America.

The Spectacled Bear is a South American bear that is the last living species of native bear in the continent. It is also the last member belonging to the short-faced bear subfamily. There has been very little information about the spectacled bears. They are extremely shy by nature, and avoid contact with humans.

Spectacled bears are medium sized bears that are typically uniformly black in color, but reddish-brown individuals have been observed. The common name "spectacled bears" comes from the white or tan markings on the face that create rings around the eyes; these lighter markings often extend down the chest, forming a bib-like patch of light fur.