Interesting Facts About Spectacled Bear
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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The spectacled bear is the only species of bear in South America and one of the most emblematic mammals of the tropical Andes
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Spectacled bears have shaggy dark brown to black fur with white or yellow rings around their eyes
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The adult stands about 25 inches at the shoulder and varies from 4 to 6 feet in length, with a 3-inch) tail
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They are generally active during the day, and are shy, peaceful, and elusive
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They are robust, with a short and muscular neck, short but strong legs. They are known to be excellent climbers
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The spectacled bear is the only bear species found south of the Equator
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They are usually solitary, but may occasionally be found in relatively high concentrations, when favourite food items are abundant
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They have an omnivorous diet, though they are fairly specialized in fruit and different parts of several plants
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