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spectacled bear

Tremarctos ornatus

The spectacled bear is the only bear found in South America. They have unique markings around their eyes that look like glasses, which is why they are called 'spectacled' bears!

Lebensraum: Mountain regions

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The spectacled bear has shaggy, dark brown to black fur. It is easily recognized by unique creamy-white or yellowish markings around its eyes, resembling spectacles, which can sometimes extend down its chest.

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spectacled bear

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

3/5 · Mittel

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Interessante Fakten

Every spectacled bear has a unique pattern of facial markings, just like human fingerprints!

Spectacled bears often build platforms high in trees where they rest and eat their meals in peace!

They are often called 'Andean bears' because they live exclusively in the Andes mountains.

They are the ONLY bear species found in South America, making them truly special!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Tree Master

The spectacled bear can climb trees easily because of its strong claws and agile body, helping them reach food and safety.

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Plant Power

The spectacled bear has powerful jaws and large molars that help them crush tough plants like bromeliads and palm nuts.

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Keen Sniffer

The spectacled bear can find hidden food like fruits and insects because of its excellent sense of smell.

Fähigkeit

Delayed Delivery

The spectacled bear has a unique ability called delayed implantation, which helps time cub births for when food is plentiful.

Maße und Details

Länge
120-200 cm
Gewicht
60-170 kg
Lebenserwartung
20-30 Jahre
Top Speed
50 km/h
Wurfgröße
1-3
Tragzeit
160-240 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These bears mostly munch on plants and fruits, but they'll snack on insects and small creatures too!

Hauptnahrung

  • fruits
  • bromeliads
  • palm nuts
  • cactus
  • insects
  • small rodents

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Cougar

Puma concolor

Cubs may be preyed upon by pumas.

eats

Ojé tree

Ficus insipida

Eats the fruits of fig trees.

eats

Leafcutter Ant

Atta cephalotes

Feeds on leafcutter ants.

eats

Peach Palm

Bactris gasipaes

Consumes the nutritious fruit and nuts of peach palms.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Andean Bear

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

3/5 · Mittel

If you see a bear in the wild, stay calm and quietly walk away. Never approach them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von spectacled bear?

120-200 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von spectacled bear?

60-170 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von spectacled bear?

20-30 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von spectacled bear?

50 km/h

Was frisst spectacled bear?

These bears mostly munch on plants and fruits, but they'll snack on insects and small creatures too!

Wo findet man spectacled bear normalerweise?

Mountain regions

Wie jagt spectacled bear?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von spectacled bear?

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