THE SPIRIT BEAR

General facts

•    It is a white bear belonging to the black bear family.

•    Its colour comes from an uncommon 1

•    Local people believe that it has unusual 2

•    They protect the bear from 3

Habitat

•    The bear’s relationship with the forest is complex.

•    Tree roots stop 4 along salmon streams.

•    The bears’ feeding habits provide nutrients for forest vegetation.

•    It is currently found on a small number of 5

Threats

•    Habitat is being lost due to deforestation and construction of 6 by logging companies.

•    Unrestricted 7 is affecting the salmon supply.

•    The bears’ existence is also threatened by their low rate of 8

Going forward

•    Interested parties are working together.

•    Logging companies must improve their 9 of logging.

•    Maintenance and 10 of the spirit bears’ territory is needed.