Have you ever met the Kermode spirit bear, one of the rarest bears on the planet? Spirit bears are a rare, white or cream-coated black bear endemic to the Great Bear Rainforest. The white coloration of the Spirit Bear is caused by a recessive gene that must be inherited from both parents to be born with a white coat. It is theorized that their white fur helps them catch fish in the daytime because they blend in more easily with the overcast sky than their black siblings. Spirit bears are cultura

Kermode Bear (Spirit Bear)

Kermode Bear (Spirit Bear): Rare White Black Bear of British Columbia Explained

Clover the kermode bear has officially emerged from his cozy winter den! Clover and the other black bears are stretching their legs and exploring their habitat for the first time today after a long slumber. Venturing out from his den, Clover wasted no time in inspecting his surroundings, indulging in the fresh grasses, and taking his first plunge into the pond for the season! While Clover and the other bears may still be adjusting from their torpor state, they have the freedom to roam their habi