Exploring the Kermode Bear

What is another name for the Kermode Bear?

• Grizzly Bear

• Spirit Bear

• Panda Bear

• Polar Bear

What causes the distinctive white or cream-colored fur of the Kermode Bear?

• A recessive gene known as the KITLG gene

• A diet of white berries

• Exposure to sunlight

• A dominant gene

Where is the primary habitat of the Kermode Bear?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Great Bear Rainforest

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Amazon Rainforest

What role does the Kermode Bear play in the ecosystem?

• It is a decomposer

• It is a scavenger

• It is a primary producer

• It is an apex predator

Which Indigenous peoples hold the Kermode Bear in high cultural and spiritual significance?

• The Navajo and Apache

• The Maori and Aborigines

• The Gitga’at and Kitasoo/Xai’Xais First Nations

• The Inuit and Cree

What is a major threat to the Kermode Bear population?

• Overfishing

• Habitat loss due to deforestation

• Poaching for fur

• Competition with other bear species

What is one of the Kermode Bear's primary food sources during the spawning season?

• Berries

• Insects

• Deer

• Salmon

How do Kermode Bears contribute to forest regeneration?

• By planting seeds

• By consuming berries and dispersing seeds

• By digging holes for new plants

• By trimming overgrown vegetation

What is the scientific name of the Kermode Bear?

• Ursus arctos horribilis

• Ursus maritimus

• Ursus americanus kermodei

• Ursus thibetanus

During which season are Kermode Bears most likely to be seen fishing for salmon?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter