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FLESH-EATERS 



Andean chain, in the northern half of the continent. In size 

 the Spectacled Bear of Ecuador and Peru is like a small, 

 lightly built North American black bear. Its general color is 

 glossy black, and it derives its name from a large, irregular, 



SPECTACLED BEAR. 



and often broken circle of white that surrounds each eye. 

 Usually, also, there are irregular white bands extending down 

 the cheeks and throat. 



This bear is of light build, its legs are longer in proportion 

 than those of our common black bear, its ears are very small and 

 far apart, 'and its feet are large. Its dentition is said to resem- 

 ble somewhat that of the sloth bear of India (Ursus labiatus). 



