The Andean bear is also known as the spectacled bear because of the rings of light or white fur around the eyes, which often look like glasses when set against the bear’s dark fur. While it’s ...

SOUTH BEND — Two Andean bears made their public debut on Tuesday at the Potawatomi Zoo as the 2-year-old brothers will share the space in the new bear exhibit. The bears — Ian and Sean ...

The bear had done this before, I was told by another visitor, so perhaps snapping branches is its way of showing off. Andean bears, also known as spectacled bears, are the only bears native to ...

Salisbury Zoo Andean Bear Chaska Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Salisbury, Maryland. Chaska came to the Salisbury Zoo in 2013 from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

RACINE - Hallie, an 18-year-old female bear, is resting and recovering nicely in her new home at the Racine Zoo, officials said Tuesday. The Andean, or spectacled, bear arrived on Saturday. Her ...

“In Andean Quechua culture, Andean bears are known as Ukuku or Ukumary. The Ukukus are mythical beings, half-human and half-bear,” Pillco Huarcaya told Mongabay in a text message.

Chaska was moved to the Alexandria Zoo in early May. Salisbury Zoo officials say the 15-year-old Andean Bear's journey to the zoo went smoothly, and she is now thriving in her new environment.

Quito is not only noted for its rich history and Andean location, but also for being home to a priceless natural treasure: over 60,000 hectares of protected land dedicated to the conservation of ...

SALISBURY, MD - The Salisbury Zoo has announced the upcoming departure of their female Andean Bear Chaska. The Zoo says after 12 years in Salisbury, Chaska will be moved to the Alexandria Zoo in ...