The adult stands about 25 inches at the shoulder and varies from 4 to 6 feet in length, with a 3-inch) tail ...

Spectacled bears are largely herbivorous and rely on the region's páramos and cloud forests for food. Found from western Venezuela to Bolivia, these bears have suffered massive declines as the result ...

Like many endangered or vulnerable animals, the spectacled bear’s biggest threat is a loss of habitat from degradation and habitat loss. They are also hunted by local farmers when they start ...

Peru has the largest population of spectacled bears. Activities such as logging, mining, cattle ranching and agricultural expansion have led to deforestation and a loss of habitat for the only ...