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.