Yes, there is such a thing as a blonde bear. Both brown (grizzly) bears and black bears can have variations in coat color, including blonde or light- colored fur. Blonde brown bears are especially found in regions like Alaska and parts of Canada, where the lighter coat color can range from pale blonde to almost white. These blonde bears are not albino but have a unique genetic variation that causes their lighter coloration. There is also the rare Kermode or Spirit bear, a type of black bear that appears white or blonde due to a recessive gene, mostly found on the coast of British Columbia. In summary:
- Blonde brown bears (grizzlies) exist, often with darker legs or patches, especially in Alaska's interior and coastal regions.
- Blonde black bears include the Kermode or Spirit bear, which is a white or blonde variant of the black bear.
- The blonde coloration is determined by genetics and can sometimes be more common in populations with some isolation.
This variation is natural and documented by wildlife biologists in multiple regions.
