The Terra Des Osos trail running race in Ecuador is protecting this iconic species, while also saving a town lost in time.

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

M. Vela-Vargas. 2019. Not eating alone: Andean bear time patterns and potential social scavenging behaviors. Therya 10:49-53. Peyton, B. 1980. Ecology, distribution and food habits of spectacled bear, ...

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 ...

Conflicts between wildlife and humans are increasing worldwide, especially in areas where they coexist and share resources. To investigate attitudes and opinions of the human population towards ...