A prolonged sighting with film footage in the montane grasslands of Apolo of one of Madidi´s flagship species, the Andean or spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus). Madidi is the centerpiece of an important stretch of intact Andean bear habitat and has been recognized as a global stronghold for this wildlife icon.
Video: Guido Ayala/WCS
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