Some of the remaining bears live within the Andean Bear Corridor, a region sitting along the spine of the Andes that stretches from Peru and into Ecuador. It’s here that a team of researchers ...

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

In the Andean valleys of deepest, darkest Bolivia, a “Paddington” bear has inspired a shelter for almost a thousand wild animals rescued from poachers. The type of Andean bear (Tremarctos ...

Despite its fame thanks to Paddington Bear, the Andean bear remains a mystery. The Museum is using genomic research to learn about these large, secretive mammals and how to protect their home. Endemic ...