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.
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.
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.
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.
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.