Spirit Bears
Oct 7, 2019 00:53:03 #
Spirit Bears (Kermode Bears) result from a double recessive gene in the DNA of about half of the black bears in the Great Bear Rainforest. Roughly ten percent of the black bears in this area in west central British Columbia are born white or cream coloured. In every other sense they are genetically identical to their black brothers (or mothers or fathers). A black bear can have a white cub and a white bear can have a black cub. According to the Git Ga'at people's legend, the Creator (Raven) made every tenth bear white to remind the people of the hardships when the world was white. (Presumably referring to the last ice age)
Spirit bear with pink salmon lunch
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Spirit bear watching for salmon
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Spirit bear with black cub
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Oct 7, 2019 05:25:56 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
Excellent photography! Like all three, and the narrative is quite interesting. The fish definitely adds interest, quite a bonus. I am envious...
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Oct 7, 2019 07:15:24 #
mcveed wrote:
Spirit Bears (Kermode Bears) result from a double ... (show quote)
Really nice images of that rare-bear. Thanks
Oct 7, 2019 07:18:54 #
Absolutely beautiful I love everything about these pics, comp,color,subject matter Great job
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Very nice!!! I am enjoying your photos of these beautiful bears. The second photo makes him/her seem almost cuddly.
Oct 7, 2019 12:09:37 #
BrentHarder wrote:
Wow!
I think Brent captured it perfectly ... WOW!!!!! Those are awesome images ... all 3. And liked the background info as well. Thanks for sharing.
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