Kermode Bear (Spirit Bear)
The Kermode bear, Ursus americanus kermodei, or ‘spirit bear’ or ‘ghost bear’ as it is more commonly known, is actually counted as a black bear despite its cream colour. The Kermode bear is actually not a separate species of bear, but is a white-coloured sub-species of the American Black Bear. However only about one tenth […]
May 30, 2010
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American Black Bear
This bear, also known as Ursus americanus, is more closely related to the Asian Black bear than any other species, due to a common ancestor. The American black bear is also one of the smallest, if not the smallest, species of black bear. Â The IUCN as listed this bear as lest concern, due to its […]
May 29, 2010
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Asian Black Bear
The scientific name for the Asian Black bear or Asiatic Black bear is Ursus Thibetanus. Other names include the ‘moon bear’ and ‘white-chested bear’. The Asian Black bear has relatively large round ears and is covered in thick black course hair, with a band of white around its chest.  They are mainly diurnal but if […]
May 29, 2010
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