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Definition of spectacled bear

spectacled bear

Plural:spectacled bears
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• noun

1

A relatively small, arboreal species of bear native to the Andes Mountains and surrounding cloud forests of South America, easily distinguished by the characteristic light-colored markings around its eyes and across its chest.

Example

"During our biological survey in the Andean cloud forest, we were lucky enough to spot a spectacled bear foraging for bromeliads high in the canopy."

• Nearby Words

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spectacle
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spectacled bear. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spectacled-bear
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