

This white black bear (called a spirit bear, revered by Native Americans) is caused by a recessive gene from both the mother and the father. Most populations have a mixture of these colors, including the pure white form, which is found in some individuals in the island archipelago in southern British Columbia (Kermodi Island).

Not all black bears are black-their fur can range in color from pure white to a cinnamon color to very dark brown or black.
