KERMODE BEARS

HABITAT

• The Kermode Bears like to live in coastal rainforests in British Columbia.

DIET

• The Kermode Bears diet consists of salmon so they fatten up for hibernation

Bear Specifications

• Females weigh about 154 pounds while the male weighs up to 639 pounds
• The average lifespan of the bear is about 25 years old
• The Population of these bears is roughly 400 bears

Bear Cubs

• The Kermode Bear is actually a black bear but the white fur comes from a recessive gene from both parents.
• Litter size is 2, cubs weigh a pound.

Spiritual Purpose

• In local Native American culture, the spirit bear is a reminder of times past.
• They think the creator made 1 white bear for every 10 black bears.
• The Spirit bear shows harmony and peace.

THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST

• Spirit bears are only found in the great bear rainforest.
• This rainforest is 6.4 million hectare area
• It is the largest temperate coastal rainforest in the world.

BEARS IMPORTANCE TO THE ECOSYSTEM

• Brown bears also play important roles as predators who keep other animal populations in check. Additionally, they act as seed dispersers, helping to sustain their own environment.

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Sources

• http://www.bearlife.org/kermode-bear.html
• https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/animal-facts-kermode-bear