The spirit bear, sometimes called the Kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), is a subspecies of the American black bear and lives in the Central and North Coast regions of British Columbia, Canada. [2] It is the official provincial mammal of British Columbia and symbol of Terrace, British Columbia.

Jun 1, 2021 · Hidden away in the depths of the Great Bear Rainforest, Spirit Bears move like ghosts through the misty temperate forest. Under majestic 1000-year old red cedar trees, through small clear streams, reaching the primordial rocky fjords that fringe the roaring Pacific waters, these mystic white bears snuff and explore…

Discover what turns a black bear white and 10 more amazing facts about the spirit bear, also known as the ghost bear or the Kermode bear.

Spirit bears are rare black bears with white or creamy fur, brown eyes, dark nose pads, and nearly white claws. They are not polar bears or albinos. Maybe 100 exist.

Roughly 50% of our guests will set eyes on the secretive white bear that remains hidden in the trackless wilderness of The Great Bear Rainforest. Spirit Bears are rare white-coated Black Bears (Ursus americanus kermodei) that live in the coastal …

Jan 18, 2024 · It isn’t a ghost, but it might as well be — the white animal is a remarkably rare sight, and it’s becoming even less common over time. Here are 10 facts about spirit bears, an animal few people ever get to see. 1. Most Kermode Bears Are Black.

Aug 12, 2021 · Commonly referred to as the ‘spirit bear’, the Kermode bear was named after Frank Kermode who was the former director of the Royal B.C. Museum, Victoria. Kermode bears (or spirit bears) are a “colour phase” of black bears, with cream-coloured fur. Kermodes are white because of a recessive gene.

Jan 6, 2024 · The Kermode Bear, also known as the Spirit Bear or Ghost Bear, is a rare subspecies of the American black bear found primarily in British Columbia, Canada. This unique creature has captivated the hearts and minds of many …

Nov 6, 2021 · The Great Bear Rainforest is the only location across the entire globe that Kermode Bears, also known as spirit bears, call home. The dark green of the forest contrasts sharply with the bright white of the bear, giving it an eerie and looming presence to those that come across it.

May 3, 2024 · Some recent research by the Kitasoo/Xai’xais and Gitga’at First Nations along with academic researchers has revealed the spirt bear is rarer and more vulnerable than we thought. For several years, researchers placed “bear hair traps” throughout the Great Bear Rainforest.