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Tremarctos Ornatus Collection

The Tremarctos ornatus, also known as the Spectacled or Andean bear, is a fascinating species found in South America

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Spectacled or Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus) Maquipucuna, Pichincha, Ecuador

Spectacled or Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus) Maquipucuna, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Andean bear / Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) resting in tree in cloud forest, looking down

Andean bear / Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) resting in tree in cloud forest, looking down, Ecuadorian Choco, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Andean bear / Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) looking down from a branch in the cloudforest

Andean bear / Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) looking down from a branch in the cloudforest, Maquipucuna, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: A Spectacled or Andean Bear crosses a stream within its enclosure at London Zoo

A Spectacled or Andean Bear crosses a stream within its enclosure at London Zoo
3083355 A Spectacled or Andean Bear crosses a stream within its enclosure at London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Spectacled Bear, Tremarctos ornatus, side view

Spectacled Bear, Tremarctos ornatus, side view

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: The black spectacled bear is the only species of bear found in South America

The black spectacled bear is the only species of bear found in South America

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), cub, side view

Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), cub, side view

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Spectacled Bear Tremarctos ornatus, illustration

Spectacled Bear Tremarctos ornatus, illustration
Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus), illustration

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Spectacled bear Tremarctos ornatus with cubs, illustration

Spectacled bear Tremarctos ornatus with cubs, illustration
Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) with cubs, illustration

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Spectacled bear Tremarctos ornatus climbing tree, illustration

Spectacled bear Tremarctos ornatus climbing tree, illustration
Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) climbing a tree, illustration

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Spectacled Bear, Tremarctos ornatus, cub viewed from the front, with a gaping mouth

Spectacled Bear, Tremarctos ornatus, cub viewed from the front, with a gaping mouth, pink nose, big feet and sharp claws

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Spectacled or Andean Bear (Tremarctos ornatus) wild adolescent male feeding on fruiting

Spectacled or Andean Bear (Tremarctos ornatus) wild adolescent male feeding on fruiting Aquacartillo trees. Maquipucuna Foundation Cloud Forest Reserve, Andes, Ecuador

Background imageTremarctos Ornatus Collection: Mark Harding / SpecialistStock

Mark Harding / SpecialistStock
Spectacled Bears often make a resting nest in a tree, here one can be seen doing just that, breaking branches off and lowering them down to make a resting area in the tree. Ecuador


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The Tremarctos ornatus, also known as the Spectacled or Andean bear, is a fascinating species found in South America. These bears are known for their distinctive markings around their eyes, resembling spectacles. In Maquipucuna, Pichincha, Ecuador, one can witness the beauty of these creatures resting peacefully in trees within the cloud forest. With a keen gaze looking down upon its surroundings in the Ecuadorian Choco region, this Andean bear showcases its natural curiosity and alertness. In London Zoo's enclosure, an Andean bear gracefully crosses a stream with ease and elegance. This species is truly unique to South America and holds great significance within its habitat. From tree branches in Maquipucuna to cloud forests and paramo habitats throughout the Andes mountains, these bears find solace amidst nature's wonders. An adolescent male Tremarctos ornatus indulges in fruiting trees while roaming freely through its wild habitat. The bond between mother and cub is heartwarming as captured from a side view perspective. Through illustrations that depict their majestic presence, we gain further insight into their physical characteristics. As we delve deeper into understanding this remarkable species' behavior and environment, it becomes evident that conservation efforts are crucial to preserving their existence for future generations to admire. The Spectacled or Andean Bear serves as a reminder of the diverse wildlife found in South America's rich ecosystems - an awe-inspiring testament to nature's magnificence.