7.8K views · 865 reactions | Learn how the Andean bear helps to regenerate the forest in South America, playing a key role in moving seeds! This Earth Day National Geographic is celebrating the work of our Explorers. Ruthmery Pillco Huarcaya is a wildlife biologist who works on conservation and biodiversity projects in the rainforest of Costa Rica and Peru who talks about this topic. | National Geographic UK | Facebook

🕘🐻🐾 It's climbing time! As adults, Andean bears build nests in trees. Before they can build nests, cubs must learn how to climb. Ian and Sean have been practicing and taking a tumble (or two). But that’s ok—bear cubs are built to be robust. After some snuggles from their mom, Brienne, they can’t wait to climb again! 🌳 . . . 👋 Come visit our Andean bear brothers from 9 to 11 a.m., weather permitting. 📅 VISIT: https://s.si.edu/2xn63Ja. | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology In

2.8K reactions · 316 shares | The elusive Andean spectacled bear was built to survive in an unforgiving habitat. Learn more when Kingdoms of the Sky continues Wed at 9/8c. #KingdomsSkyPBS | PBS | Facebook