Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Andean Bear
Oso andino
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
Mostly Solitary
Andean bears usually travel and live alone, but sometimes come together in groups around a food source.
Los osos andinos con fecuencia se desplazan y viven en soledad, pero en ocasiones se agrupan en torno a una fuente de alimento.
Male-female pairs travel together for about a week during the breeding season. After cubs are born, they stay with their mom for up to 8 months.
Las parejas de macho y hembra viajan juntas por alrededor de una semana durante la época de apaeamiento. Cuando nacen los cachorros, estos permanecen con su madre por un período máximo de 8 meses.
Eats: fruit, leaves, flowers, grasses, roots, small animals
Lives: cloud forests of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru
Dieta: frutos, hojas, flores, hierbas, raíces, animales pequeños
Hábitat: bosques, nublados de Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Perú
Erected by Wildlife Conservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 40° 44.633′ N, 73° 50.931′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. Marker can be reached from Zoo Path north of United Nations Avenue
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our twin Andean bear cubs were born on July 28, 2021 (here, next to this marker); We're Working to Save Andean Bears (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Our twin Andean bear cubs were born on July 28, 2021 (a few steps from this marker); Zoos Working Together (within shouting distance of this marker); Thick-billed Parrot (within shouting distance of this marker); Can This Bird Be Saved? (within shouting distance of this marker); A Natural Nest (within shouting distance of this marker); An Outstanding Partnership (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.