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    The Andean bear is the only bear species found in South America and lives along the Andes mountain range from Venezuela to Bolivia. They are threatened by habitat loss and hunting, and have distinct black or brown fur with white facial markings. Conservation groups are working to protect the species.

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    The Andean bear is the only bear species found in South America and lives along the Andes mountain range from Venezuela to Bolivia. They are threatened by habitat loss and hunting, and have distinct black or brown fur with white facial markings. Conservation groups are working to protect the species.

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    The Andean bear is the only bear species found in South America and lives along the Andes mountain range from Venezuela to Bolivia. They are threatened by habitat loss and hunting, and have distinct black or brown fur with white facial markings. Conservation groups are working to protect the species.

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    THE ANDEAN BEAR

    The Andean bear is the only bear in South America and is endemic to the
    tropical Andes. Andean bears live along the Andes mountain range, from
    Venezuela to southern Bolivia, and are both terrestrial and arboreal. They are
    omnivorous, although meat only represents a small part of their diet. Also
    known as the spectacled bear, the Andean bear is an important part of both the
    Andean and Amazonian worldviews. They are considered mediators between
    the world of the living and the world of the dead, and the indigenous people
    consider it the creator of life. Internationally, the Andean bear is also known as
    Paddington, who traveled to England from "the darkest Peru".

    The Spectacled Bear is a very special animal. It is the only species of bear in all
    of South America. Its most prominent feature is the presence of white or
    yellowish spots around the eyes -which give it its curious name- and sometimes
    reach the area of the throat and chest. The pattern of these spots is particular to
    each individual and even allows scientists to distinguish them without having to
    mark them. The most common coat color is black, although brown specimens
    are found and, with much less eventuality, reddish.

    In Peru, it lives in a great variety of environments and altitudes, as it has been


    found in Lambayeque, Piura, Cajamarca, Amazonas, San Martín and even
    other regions. Currently, it is on the list of endangered species of wildlife, so its
    population is monitored and protected for its care.

    This bear is constantly threatened due to changes in land use, which have
    fragmented its original habitat, as well as hunting by humans who come into
    conflict with it, or use parts of its body for traditional medicine and rituals.
    Additionally, its elusive nature prevents it from being studied in depth, so its
    protection and management imply great challenges. On top of all this, the
    institutions responsible for the conservation of the Andean bear throughout its
    range are poorly financed and supported.
    They are currently working to strengthen the institutions that protect the Andean
    bear through workshops, technical assistance in planning and monitoring, as
    well as the publication of manuals related to the conflict between humans and
    the Andean bear. The Bear Specialist Group of the International Union for
    Conservation of Nature, whose goal is to provide necessary funding for Andean
    bear conservation efforts, as well as coordinate research and conservation
    efforts throughout the bear's range species for more effective results.

    10 facts about the Andean bear:

    1. It can measure up to 2 m tall and weigh up to 130 kg, with males being larger
    than females.

    2. It is also known as the "spectacled bear" because of the clear markings that
    some individuals have around the eyes.

    3. What do panda bears have in common with Andean bears? They both have a
    big head compared to the rest of their body!

    4. In addition to plant matter, they eat insects and, rarely, eggs and animal
    meat.

    5. Many cultures believe that their claws have medicinal properties, which is a
    threat to their population.

    6. Although they may not look like it, they are very good swimmers and
    climbers.

    7. They build platforms on top of trees where they take naps and carry their
    food to digest.

    8. They are solitary but seem to leave messages on trees for other individuals,
    signaling with their scents where they have gone.

    9. They do not hibernate.

    10.The cubs are called bear cubs. Normally, a female has 2-4 pups per
    pregnancy.

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