National Geographic Travelさんのインスタグラム写真 - (National Geographic TravelInstagram)「Photo by @daisygilardini | The Kermode bear is one of the rarest bears in the world. Due to a unique recessive gene, this subspecies of the American black bear has white or cream-colored fur. Just 400 to 1,000 individuals are believed to remain in the Great Bear Rainforest, a 400-kilometer-long corridor along Canada’s west coast. This unique ecosystem where everything is interdependent needs protection. Salmon are the natural link that connects the forest to the ocean through their cyclical spawning seasons. Bears will catch a fish and then drag it into the forest to eat. Birds and other mammals feed on the remains, while marine nutrients, along with the bear’s droppings, help fertilize the forest soil. Follow me @DaisyGilardini for more images and stories behind the scenes. #bear #kermodebear #spiritbear #BritishColumbia #GreatBearRainforest」11月14日 18時08分