14, No. 2, Fall 2020 Is the banana ripe? Andean bear–human co... The Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus; bear) is endemic to the tropical Andes Mountains of South America. Previous assessments predict ...

The bear’s scientific name is Tremarctos ornatus, which means decorated bear. Each animal has unique markings that extend from the eyes down the chest, which give each one a distinct look.

Ruthmery Pillco, founder of the NGO Peruvian Wildlife Conservation, focuses on restoring the habitats of two threatened Andean species: the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus) and the dwarf deer ...