White black bears (Ursus americanus) are found in the rain forests of Canada. While called Kermode, for Francis Kermode, who revealed their presence to the Western world, Native Americans know them as Spirit Bears whom they consider special. White or pale tan is their normal color. A white and black bear cub maybe born in the same litter
Near Terrace, British Columbia on September 21, 1991, while observing a male spirit bear I found this track. It was made by a medium-sized bear fishing in the Skeena River. While I cannot prove it, I like to think that my spirit bear made the footprints. The track was made in a fine silly sand that recorded excellent detail.
Cast by Jim Halfpenny. The original Footprint is archived at the track Education Center Museum in Gardiner Montana.
Cast measures 11 3/4" long and 8" wide
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