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The most herbivorous of all bear species, the Andean bear (or the spectacled bear) feeds primarily on fruit, grasses, berries, and sugar cane, with a very small amount of live prey. Only about 4% of its diet is animal matter. Every Andean bear has its own distinctive set or "fingerprint" of distinct cream or […]
Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating the birth of two adorable sloth bear cubs, a bear species listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Born to mom Kayla and dad Bhalu on January 2, 2023, the cubs are thriving with mom Kayla taking incredible care of them behind-the-scenes in their cozy den.