Spectacled Bear at Chester, 15/07/12

Tremarctos ornatus

The female bear \'Franka\' - she of the famously impressive \'spectacles\'!

I've never seen her but think she is my favourite UK bear.. do they have a postcard of her?

Yes, you don't need to look at the zoo name to recognise her from just a thumbnail.

She is probably the UK's most attractive Spectacled Bear. Her markings are quite striking and I have never seen them on any of the Spectacled Bear's I've seen. Bare in mind I have only seen;

1. The four sisters at South Lakes and the male their too.

2. Loja and Strolch the old pair at Chester.

3. Sangay and Franka are the other pair that I have seen.

Adrian's photo in the gallery also shows her markings quite clear and it shows how striking they are too.