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Spirit bear is one of the common names for a unique subspecies of the North American black bear. In spirit bear populations, approximately one in every 10 bears is snow-white or cream-coloured; the rest are black. The scientific name of the spirit bear is Ursus americanus kermodei. White spirit bears are not albinos. The white colour phase may be due to the inheritance of a single gene for hair colour, but other more complex genetic mechanisms may be involved. Scientists are still studying this. Two black spirit bears with the right genes can mate and produce white individuals. It is also possible that two white spirit bears could mate and have black cubs. http://www.savespiritbear.org/project/spiritbear/about_bear/faq.html#1
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What colour is a spirit bear?
white
What presence does cole see touching spirit bear?
Cole saw a massive white bear (the spirit bear) facing him.
What is the true color of the Spirit Bear in the book Touching Spirit Bear?
White is the bears true color.
What color was the bear that cole killed in the Touching Spirit Bear?
white
What kind of bear is in touching spirit bear?
It is called a Spirit Bear, also known as a Kermode Bear. Despite it's white fur, it's actually a black bear with a rare genetic trait that makes their fur white.
How are polar bears and spirit bears the same?
No. The so called "spirit bear' is actually a white specimen of the Kermode bear, which is a race of the black bear. Around 2 in 10 of this subspecies is white.
Are there any literary devices in touching spirit bear?
Yes, "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen uses literary devices such as symbolism (the Spirit Bear representing forgiveness and healing), imagery (vivid descriptions of nature and the island setting), and foreshadowing (hints at future events through Cole's dreams and interactions with the bear).
What is the rarest of the bear family found?
The rarest bear is likely the White {Spirit} Bear. Second rarest is the Panda Bear. -ZachBelzer
In the book Touching Spirit Bear what new information regarding the white bears did Edwin reveal?
he said that Cole wasn't lying about seeing the spirit bear because one of his friends who is a fisherman also saw a white bear
Who told Edwin he saw a white bear on the island where cole was banished in the book Touching Spirit Bear?
Garvey is the one who tells Edwin about seeing a white bear on the island where Cole was banished in the book "Touching Spirit Bear." The sighting of the white bear helps Cole understand the power and significance of his surroundings.
What type of bear is otherwise known as a spirit bear?
A 'Spirit Bear' is a Kermode Bear, found in Canada. They are a subspecies to the American Black bear and some of them have white or cream coloured coats. This makes them more efficient in catching fish.
What color is a spirit bear?
A peach color with shades or white and a light orange
