Spectacled bear

The spectacled bear is the only bear that calls South America home, living high in the Andes Mountains. These shaggy climbers mostly munch on plants, unlike their meat-loving bear cousins. Their name comes from the light markings around their eyes that look like glasses.

• They are the last surviving members of the short-faced bear family.
• Their diet consists mainly of fruits, bromeliads, and cactus.
• They live in cloud forests and high mountain grasslands.