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The most herbivorous of all bear species, the Andean bear (or the spectacled bear) feeds primarily on fruit, grasses, berries, and sugar cane, with a very small amount of live prey. Only about 4% of its diet is animal matter. Every Andean bear has its own distinctive set or "fingerprint" of distinct cream or […]

Sloth Bear Cubs Kelce & Harper Set to Move from Philadelphia Zoo as Part of Species Survival Plan

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One-and-a-half-year-old sloth bear cubs Kelce and Harper are moving to another Zoo after a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Sloth Bear Species Survival Plan (SSP).

Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Conservation Win with Birth of Two Sloth Bear Cubs

Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating the birth of two adorable sloth bear cubs, a bear species listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Born to mom Kayla and dad Bhalu on January 2, 2023, the cubs are thriving with mom Kayla taking incredible care of them behind-the-scenes in their cozy den.

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