Rare video shows Andean bear entering river in Bolivia watershed

The rare Andean bear, locally known as the jukumari, has been spotted again near the headwaters of Bolivia's Parapeti River. The sighting has given conservationists fresh hope because the species is rarely seen in the wild. Its presence suggests that an important part of the Chaco landscape is still providing suitable habitat.The bear was recorded by a camera trap installed near the river. The footage shows the animal walking into the water, staying there for several minutes before quietly returning to the surrounding forest.According to Fundacion Natura Bolivia, the recording is encouraging because it captures a vulnerable species moving through an area that remains relatively undisturbed, Ecoticias reported. The video itself lasts only a short time.A rare visitor The camera-trap footage shows the jukumari calmly making its way down to the river.