A spectacled bear cub has recently been born at a rescue center operated by a Peruvian farming community known for its long-standing commitment to protecting these animals. Discovered when park rangers in Santa Catalina de Chongoyape noticed that a female bear named Lola had not left her den, the cub is now beginning to emerge with its mother. As of now, the cub has not been given a name.
The cub’s birth in mid-July marks the second time a spectacled bear has been born in the center, following the arrival of a female bear six years prior. This rescue center, which spans several hectares and is enclosed by a fence, provides essential food and medical care to bears in need, contributing significantly to their rehabilitation and well-being.
Spectacled Bear Cub Born at Peruvian Rescue Center Dedicated to Wildlife ConservationIn addition to the rescue center, the farming community oversees an ecological reserve where spectacled bears and other species, like the white-winged guan, are safeguarded from hunting. The reserve offers a safe environment with abundant carob trees and other flora, which supports the wildlife living there.
Spectacled bears are listed as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. Their global recognition has been bolstered by the character of Paddington Bear, created by British author Michael Bond in 1958, which has helped raise awareness about the species.