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 · Maddia (Admin) · 2 Comments
Tags: , , , , , ,  Â· Posted in: Black Bear Species

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.  The IUCN as listed this bear as lest concern, due to its […]

May 29, 2010 · Maddia (Admin) · Comments Closed
Tags: , , ,  Â· Posted in: Black Bear Species

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 · Maddia (Admin) · Comments Closed
Tags: , , ,  Â· Posted in: Black Bear Species