Cream-Coloured Black Bear Spotted Near Whistler, B.C.

Bear experts are trying to demystify the genetic makeup of a rare cream-coloured bear. (Photo: Kathy Jenkins/Whistler Blackcomb)


The "little guy'' may not survive for long and could become habituated to people and garbage.

"It may not be with us in the next few weeks. Cubs have about a 50 per cent chance of survival in year one. It's a rough life,'' he said.

"The bears are going into mating season and that's when the cubs are at a very high risk because the males potentially kill the cubs and that'll force the mother to make some adjustments in their patterns of movement.''

The mother has been seen in the area for four or five years, he said, adding the pair has moved about looking for food and were also seen in Garibaldi Provincial Park and a golf course.



Link: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/06/12/cream-black-bear-whistler_n_10426276.html


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Rare white-phase black bear spotted by hikers in Alberta

 


Rare white-phase black bear spotted by hikers in Alberta

Hikers on a trail in the Kananaskis spotted a white-phase, black bear on the weekend. Kevin Green talks with wildlife experts about the sighting.

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