The ANDEAN Spectacled Bear is a species of bear native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is the only surviving species of bear in the region and is also known as the ANDEAN Bear or the ANDEAN Short-faced Bear. It is characterized by its distinctive white or yellowish facial markings, which resemble spectacles, hence its name. The ANDEAN Spectacled Bear is an endangered species due to habitat loss and hunting.