Bear Research
Bear research: Andean
bears are an endangered species vulnerable to extinction and there are
thought to be fewer than 20,000 wild Andean or spectacled bears.
Little is known about the species, compared to the other
types of
bears. This project is researching wild Andean bears with
a field study in the Intag region of Ecuador to establish the
size of the bears' home ranges and understand more about
their use of habitat.
Bear Capture & Tracking -
this research project captures and radio-collars Andean bears to track
their
movements and understand more about their needs, in order to produce an
effective bear conservation plan.
See more about how we capture
and track bears.
Project Results - as
a result of our field studies and research, more is now understood
about the
space and conditions that Andean bears need to survive - information
vital for conservation.
See more about the Andean
Bear Conservation Project Results.
Research Interests -
there is still much to learn about the Andean bear and there are
research opportunities for PhD and Masters students with the project.
See topics for Andean
bear research opportunities.
Bear Papers and Links
- Andean
bear articles and publications published by this project in English and
Spanish. Links to our partner projects and other bear
research initiatives around the world, not just for Andean bears but
for other bear species as well.
See the list of Andean
bear
papers published and links to other bear websites.
Andean
Bear Conservation Project: Bear Research
Research into Andean bears, also known as
spectacled bears or Tremarctos
ornatus,
includes field study in Ecuador carried out by
the Andean Bear Conservation Project.
