New research shows rare Spirit bear needs more protection
The research paper helps to inform land use planning, which could include increased protection for Spirit bears in the form of Indigenous Protected Areas.
Gitga’at Nation
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New study published on Spirit bears
New research has identified that the small genetic change responsible for Spirit bears – a rare, white-coated form of black bears – is up to 50% rarer in the Great Bear Rainforest than previously estimated. -
Spectacular fishing
I love bears. -
Watching bear fish
Watching bears fish all day was surreal. We were lucky enough to be guided by Marven Robinson... -
Last day sampling hair for 2018 season – Gitga’at Nation bear monitoring project
Last day sampling hair for 2018 season @Raincoast – Gitga’at Nation bear monitoring project 🐻 @UVicGeog @hensonbiol #dreamteam
…Last day sampling hair for 2018 season @Raincoast – Gitga'at Nation bear monitoring project 🐻 @UVicGeog @hensonbiol #dreamteam pic.twitter.com/2IbnwEEvNA
— Ilona Mihalik
