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The document describes the spectacled bear, the only bear native to South America. It details their habitat preferences for remote, mountainous areas with dense vegetation, their geographic range across South America, and their average lifespan of 20-25 years in the wild.

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The document describes the spectacled bear, the only bear native to South America. It details their habitat preferences for remote, mountainous areas with dense vegetation, their geographic range across South America, and their average lifespan of 20-25 years in the wild.

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El oso de anteojos.

Tremarctos ornatus
Description:

• The spectacled bear, scientifically known as


Tremarctos ornatus, is the only bear native
to South America and is considered a
"sister" species to the Andean bear.
• Apart from their distinctive patch of fur
around their eyes, spectacled bears have
excellent vision and a keen sense of smell
that helps them locate food in their
mountainous environment.
• They are solitary animals and are most
active during the day, though they can be
active at night depending on their habitat
conditions and food availability.
Habitat:

• Spectacled bears prefer remote,


mountainous areas with dense and
abundant vegetation, providing them
with shelter and a constant food
source.
• They are especially common in cloud
forests and high-altitude paramos,
where they encounter a variety of
plants such as bromeliads, orchids,
and cecropia trees.
• These habitats are also home to a
diversity of fauna, including birds,
amphibians, and other mammals,
contributing to the spectacled bear's
diet.
Where They're
Found:
• Spectacled bears are an endemic
species to the Andes of South America,
ranging from Venezuela and Colombia to
Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Argentina.
• In Peru, they can be found in a variety of
mountainous regions, from the central
Andes to the Amazon rainforest of the
eastern foothills.
• Although their geographic distribution is
wide, spectacled bear populations have
decreased significantly due to habitat
loss and illegal hunting in many areas.
Average Lifespan:

• The average lifespan of spectacled


bears in the wild is around 20 to 25
years, but various factors such as
food availability and human pressure
can influence their longevity.
• In captivity, spectacled bears have
been shown to live longer, with some
individuals reaching 30 years of age or
more under appropriate care and
habitat conditions.

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