Spectacled Bear

VU Omnivore Forests
35–77 kg
Weight
10–25 yrs
Lifespan
45 km/h
Top Speed
South America
Found In

Endemic to South America, the Spectacled Bear is an omnivore species inhabiting forests habitats. Weighing 35–77 kg, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Spectacled Bear Omnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 56 kg 12 kg ↑ 367%
Height 160 cm
Top Speed 45 km/h 35 km/h ↑ 29%
Avg Speed 45 km/h
Lifespan 17.5 yrs 17.5 yrs — 0%
Weight (kg)56avg 12Speed (km/h)45avg 35Lifespan (yrs)17.5avg 17.5

Endemic to South America

Habitat: Forests
Found In: South America
Coloration: Black, Tan

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 200–294 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 10–25 years

Why It Is Vulnerable

VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species

Ranked #17 of 34 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
15 Komodo Dragon Up to 90 kg VU
16 Arabian Oryx 65–90 kg VU
17 Spectacled Bear 35–77 kg VU
18 Mandrill Up to 55 kg VU
19 Sun Bear 27–80 kg VU
20 Snow Leopard 22–75 kg VU

Other Ursidae Species

The Ursidae family has 5 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:

Species Weight Diet Status
Brown Bear 70–780 kg Omnivore LC
Giant Panda 70–125 kg Herbivore EN
Polar Bear Up to 700 kg Carnivore VU
Sun Bear 27–80 kg Omnivore VU

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