The Only Bear That Lives Near the Amazon Rainforest

The Spectacled Bear is a rare and secretive animal found in cloud forests and jungle edges bordering the Amazon Basin. Unlike most bears, it is mostly herbivorous, feeding on fruits, plants, and bromeliads, though it will occasionally eat insects or small animals. Its strong claws allow it to climb trees and even build platforms high above the ground to rest and feed. Shy and intelligent, the Spectacled Bear avoids humans and prefers dense vegetation for cover. As forests disappear, this gentle bear has become increasingly threatened, making it a powerful symbol of conservation in South America. A quiet guardian living between the mountains and the Amazon.