The genetic quirk that creates Canada's elusive ghost bears
In short: In the wilderness of Canada's west coast, a rare genetic mutation produces bears with striking white fur. This video follows a mother ghost bear and her cubs as they navigate the brutal competition for food and territory.
Filmmaker Jeff Turner spent a year tracking a mother North American black bear and her offspring to document their survival. Despite their unique appearance, these 'ghost bears' face the same life-or-death pressures as their black-furred relatives, including constant hunger and threats from predators.
The footage captures a high-stakes territorial dispute when a male black bear attempts to seize a prime fishing spot from the mother. It highlights the intense competition for resources in the vast Canadian wilderness.
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