Andean Bear

Machu Picchu’s Shaggy Star

The “spectacled” Andean Bear already stands out, thanks to distinctive eyeglass-shaped facial markings and its newfound celebrity status as none other than the movies’ Paddington

May 24, 2019

Making Andean Bears a Priority in Peru

Andean bears are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species, with a likely decline of more

June 4, 2016

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Andean Bear

Machu Picchu’s Shaggy Star

Making Andean Bears a Priority in Peru

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