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 not on ...

Scientists in Peru recently attempted to get a look into the habits of one of the world's most elusive bear species — the Andean bear — by finding one and attaching a camera to it. The resulting look ...

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 — were born in ...

An Andean bear escaped his enclosure at the St. Louis Zoo on Thursday, the second time this month he has broken out of his habitat. The 4-year-old bear, Ben, fled the outdoor enclosure at 1 p.m., the ...

Dim the lights, put on some slow jams... get up in the tree? National Geographic's Crittercam technology just revealed a mating ritual never before seen in any bear species. An Andean bear named Ruru ...

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 new ...

Chaska, a 15-year-old female Andean bear, will be moving from the Salisbury Zoo to the Alexandria Zoo in early May. Chaska has been at the Salisbury Zoo for 12 years and is the mother of four cubs. A ...