Biologist sheds light on Montana black bears
Black bears have a variety of color phases, including blonde. This bruin was seen in the Two Dog area of Glacier National Park. (Daily Inter Lake file)
With spring bear season open from April 15 through May 15 (June 15 in some areas) Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 2 bear biologist Jamie Jonkel recently answered a few questions about the magnificent bruin.
Is there a reason for the color differentiation of the black bears color? Diet, or age?
Color phase is mostly related to genetics and natural selection as it relates to the habitat...
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