The document summarizes information about the Kermode bear, also known as the spirit bear. It is a rare white variant of the American black bear found on Princess Royal Island and Gribbell Island in coastal British Columbia. With an estimated population of only 400-1000 bears, it is an endangered species threatened by deforestation and overfishing which could impact their isolated habitat and food sources. Conservation groups like the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition are working to increase awareness and protection of the Kermode bear.

1. Ariana. Anis. Thiviya. Jan. 2012
KERMODE BEAR
By: Ariana,
Anis and
Thiviya
January 2012
Hidden in a small corner of the
world, the biggest coastal tropical
rainforest holds Canada’s rare
Kermode bear, or spirit bear. This
beautiful creature is neither albino
nor polar bear, but a variant of the
American black bear; a white
black bear. With such few
numbers, between 400-1000, it is
amazing that they have survived
for so long.
Princess Royal Island and Gribbell
Island hold the majority of the
Kermode bears population. Many
scientist believe that the reason
that the recessive white genes have
survived on the islands is because
they are Isolated and their
population is low enough to
provide them all with food and
shelter. But deforestation and over
fishing could dramatically change
this.

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Even here in Asia, the rain-forests are suffering
from devastating deforestation. Palm oil, like lots
of other plantations is one of the main causes for
this horrible act. Rare and exotic animals are
being robbed of their habitats and their rights to life. Without enough
awareness and understanding they have no protection against our unlimited
desires and now the animals depend upon organisations like WWF, the Sabah
Wildlife Department or Rehabilitation
centres.
The Spirit Bear Youth Coalition
organisation is another group trying their
best to help protect and ensure the future
of an endangered animal, the spirit bear.
To protect them they have created
awareness programs and activities as well
as setting up a school program so more
people can learn about this rare bear.
But without enough support these organisations might not be enough. The
future of the Kermode bear is quite uncertain and so they wait, eating the lush
foods growing in a moss-covered forest and the last of the salmon... waiting
for us to save them, or finish them.
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Global Perspectives News Letter
Kermode Bear