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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.
From our playful sloth bears to South America's largest bear, the Andean bear, encounter some of the world's most magnificent bears.
The Zoo's four-month-old sloth bear cubs have officially made their debut, and we need your help naming them! Vote for your favorite pair of Philly-inspired names for our twin boys.