[C10T1] - The spirit bear

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Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

THE SPIRIT BEAR

General facts

-    It is a white bear belonging to the black bear family.

-    Its colour comes from an uncommon 1.

-    Local people believe that it has unusual 2.

-    They protect the bear from 3.

Habitat

-    The bear’s relationship with the forest is complex.

-    Tree roots stop 4 along salmon streams.

-    The bears’ feeding habits provide nutrients for forest vegetation.

-    It is currently found on a small number of 5.

Threats

-    Habitat is being lost due to deforestation and construction of 6 by logging companies.

-    Unrestricted 7 is affecting the salmon supply.

-    The bears’ existence is also threatened by their low rate of 8.

Going forward

-    Interested parties are working together.

-    Logging companies must improve their 9 of logging.

-    Maintenance and 10 of the spirit bears’ territory is needed.