The Andean bear, Ben ... Andean bears are only found in South America, but are vulnerable due to habitat loss and poaching threats. Ben is now back at the zoo after roaming free for 50 minutes.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville Zoo loaded a 360-pound bear into the dentist Tuesday. Pinocchio, who is an Andean bear, underwent a root canal. Originally from Ecuador, he was found ...

A zoo which shut earlier this week ahead of a planned move said it had begun rehoming a number of its animals. The company which runs South Lakes Safari Zoo near Dalton in Cumbria, which has been ...

Get ready for Valentine’s Day by learning how zoo matchmakers use science to “swipe right” for conservation. Mike Bock Male Andean bear Quito ... researchers across South America have ...

SOUTH BEND ― For ... Until this year, the zoo had been opening every other weekend, but with the completion of the new concession lodge and Andean bear exhibit as well as the new exhibits ...

The type of Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the only one native to South America, is the inspiration behind beloved fictional bear Paddington, who travels to London, is adopted by a family and ...