Spectacled Bear

Only South American species of bear (Tremarctos ornatus, family Ursidae), found in mountain forests, especially in the Andes.

Andean bear It feeds mainly on shoots and fruit and is an agile climber. It stands about 2 ft (60 cm) at the shoulder, is 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m) long, and has a 3-in. (7-cm) tail. Its shaggy coat is dark brown to black. Whitish to yellowish marks form its “spectacles” and often extend down the neck to the chest.

Sources: "spectacled bear." Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. 2004. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 22 Sept. 2004 <http://www.britannica.com/ebc/article?tocId=9379259>.