The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, is the only South American bear of the Ursidae family. Inhabiting the northern and central Andes Mountains, it dwells primarily in forested areas and feeds mainly on shoots and fruit. Pale markings around the eyes often resemble eyeglasses, or "spectacles," giving the species its distinctive name.
Spectacled bear resting in tree, Ecuador
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Canadian Tulip Festival
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A city so nice, they made it twice
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Tulips, Netherlands
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St. Paul Winter Carnival
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World Otter Day
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Eurasian lynx
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Lest we forget
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The animal kingdoms great migration
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Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
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Blue hues and ceramic scenes of Porto
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Shakespeare Day
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Celebrating Canada and Englands common bond
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Why is this cliffside ablaze?
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Heavenly hot springs
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Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia
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The rivers run through us
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Kalaloch Tree of Life, Olympic National Park, Washington, US
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Carl Sagan Day
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Bryce Canyon hoodoos in winter
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Humber River in Boyd Conservation Area, Vaughan, Ontario
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An ugly duckling no more
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Aerial view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
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Moon Day
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Colours of Colorado
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Turtle-y nice day for a swim
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Happy Halloween!
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Penguin Awareness Day
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International Tiger Day
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The sea pool of Penzance
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Flying the flag for Pride
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