Species: Ursus Americanus Kermode Spirit Bear | Location: Great Bear Rain Forest, Canada
Kermodie (Ursus americanus kermode} or Spirit Bear on Gribbell Island in Great Bear Rain Forest British Columbia. Kermode or Spirit bear have a recessive mutation that leads to their blond color. They are rare and mostly on Gribbel Island. We were privileged to have the opportunity to see one of these bears on the Riorden Creek in the Gitga first nation home. Photograph captured with Olympus System OM1 and Olympus 150-400mm f4.0 lens at 1/800 f5.6.
Follow Jared on Instagram: @jared_klein_GP
Vote for this photo in the Nat Hab's 2024 Guest Photo Contest People’s Choice Awards! You can vote once per day, and each time you vote you’ll be entered for the chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card or a $500 WWF Donation.