Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

THE SPIRIT BEAR
General facts
• It is a white bear belonging to the black bear family.
• Its colour comes from an uncommon (31) ......................
• Local people believe that it has unusual (32) ......................
• They protect the bear from (33) ......................

Habitat
• The bear’s relationship with the forest is complex.
• Tree roots stop (34) ....................... along salmon streams.
• The bears’ feeding habits provide nutrients for forest vegetation.
• It is currently found on a small number of (35) ....................

Threats
• Habitat is being lost due to deforestation and construction of (36) .................. by logging companies.
• Unrestricted (37) .............. is affecting the salmon supply.
• The bears’ existence is also threatened by their low rate of (38) .....................

Going forward
• Interested parties are working together.
• Logging companies must improve their (39)................  of logging.
• Maintenance and (40) ............... of the spirit bears’ territory is needed.