Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.

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.