The spectacled bear is the only species of bear in South America and one of the most emblematic mammals of the tropical Andes ...

At the heart of the image, perfectly framed, a spectacled bear gazes down upon the deforested hillsides, farming terraces and the city's urban sprawl. Spectacled bears are largely herbivorous and rely ...

In Colombia’s Western Villa de Cauca region, Jhoan Bravo’s coffee farm is nestled in the verdant green Andean mountains, covered in a tapestry of fertile fields and emerald forests. It is a ...

High in the Peruvian Andes lives a very special bear. One of the rarest large carnivores on the planet, the spectacled bear is the 'real' Paddington. Over the course of a few months the curious ...

The spectacled bear is native to Andean countries like Peru, Ecuador, northern Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela and lives in scrublands, grasslands, and forests.

With the help of Bears by Tom Jackson, a book that addresses some of the most interesting facts about these mammals and showcases their beauty, we bring you a bundle of cuteness.