Ever heard of a 'spirit bear'? Imagine a slightly dirty polar bear with a reputation of mystical allure and a tendency to be mighty elusive. A sub-species of the black bear, spirit (or Kermode) bears hang out in British Columbia, Canada – and, as a result of their rarity, they're pretty tricky to capture on film.
In this video, experienced wildlife photographer Daisy Gilardini describes the challenges and adventures involved in trying to capture one of these animals on camera, as well as explaining her fascination with bears.
1 1 Capturing the 'Spirit Bear'