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Spectacled bear is classified within the subfamily Tremarctinae of the family Ursidae and is the only bear species native to South America. This mammal, the last surviving member of the short-faced bear lineage, is taxonomically recognized as a monotypic species. Morphological and Anatomical Characteristics The species has a medium-sized body structure with fur color typically black, though individuals with reddish-brown pelage are also observed. Its most distinctive feature is the presence of w