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Spectacled Bear

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The bear with the goggles

  • The spectacled bear gets its name from its pale yellow face markings. They look just like glasses.
  • Each bear's spectacle pattern is different.
  • It is the only remaining short-faced bear. Others species died out thousands of years ago.
  • An excellent climber, it often makes platforms in trees to rest and eat on.
  • It has been known to climb prickly cacti to feed on the fruit at the top.
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