Paddington Bear, also known as Paddington Brown, is an anthropomorphic bear in British children's literature. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 in A Bear Called Paddington by British author Michael
Statue of Paddington eating a marmalade sandwich in Leicester Square, London
Paddington Bear-themed bench at Paddington station in London. The creator of the character, Michael Bond, who based Paddington on a lone teddy bear which he had bought for his wife on Christmas Eve 1956, named the bear after the station.
Paddington Bear merchandise, including the stuffed toy, on sale at Paddington station
Statue of Paddington Bear, by sculptor Marcus Cornish, at Paddington station
The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, is a species of bear native to the Andes Mountains in northern and western South America. It is the only living species of bear native to South Amer
Paddington Bear
…Paul's, was published posthumously in 2018. The books have been illustrated by Peggy Fortnum, David McKee, R. W. Alley, and other artists. The friendly spectacled bear from "darkest Peru"—with his old hat, battered suitcase, duffel coat and love of marmalade sandwiches—has become a classic character in British children's…
Tremarctos ornatus in Jardim Zoológico de Curitiba
Spectacled bear footprint from Chaquil Cave, Peru