Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Feb, Oct, Dec. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Spectacled bears face significant threats from habitat loss due to agriculture and deforestation, as well as poaching for their body parts. While conservation efforts are ongoing, including protected areas and community engagement, their population continues to decline. Responsible eco-tourism plays a vital role by funding conservation projects and providing economic incentives for local communities to protect the bears' habitat.
The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, is a species of bear native to the Andes Mountains in northern and western South America. It is the only living species of bear native to South America, and the last remaining short-faced bear. Unlike other omnivorous bears, the diet of the spectacled bear is mostly herbivorous. The species is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN because of habitat loss.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Spectacled Bear. Sightings recorded in 79 safari areas total.
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