Near settlements, bears sometimes raid corn fields. Female spectacled bears mature between four and seven years of age. During breeding season, from April to June, a male and female will stay together for a week or two, mating often. The spectacled bear's longevity in the wild is unknown, but individuals have lived up to 36 years in zoos. They also build stick platforms, which are used for reaching elevated food and for sleeping.
Spectacled bears tear open masses of bromeliads with their sharp claws.
Outside breeding season, they travel alone. During the day, spectacled bears sleep in secluded spots, such as in tree cavities, on tree platforms, between large, exposed tree roots, or in dens dug into cliff faces. A brown-coated forest dweller of the high Andes. While foraging on the ground, these animals hold their ringed tails high in the air. This shy predator stalks a variety of game in a variety of habitats, including the bears' forest homes.