Bear, Black

BEAR, BLACK (Ursus americanus spp), inhabits virtually all of BC and is thought to number between 120,000 and 160,000, a quarter of all black bears in Canada. Six subspecies range through the distinct colour morphs of black, brown, cinnamon, creamy white (see BEAR, KERMODE) and blue-grey (the "glacier bear" found in Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park). This genetic diversity likely reflects the diverse habitats and environmental conditions in the province. Bears have heavy bodies, small eyes,...

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