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 ...

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 ...

Conflicts between wildlife and humans are increasing worldwide, especially in areas where they coexist and share resources. To investigate attitudes and opinions of the human population towards ...

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 ...

The Andean bear is also known as the spectacled bear because of the rings of light or white fur around the eyes, which often look like glasses when set against the bear’s dark fur. While it’s ...