noun
- Plural of kermode; a rare black bear with white or cream-colored fur, found in British Columbia, Canada.
Usage: Also called Kermode bear or spirit bear; Named after the Kermode First Nation; Typically used in wildlife and conservation contexts
Examples
- Kermodes are a subspecies of black bear distinguished by their unique white coat.
- Wildlife researchers have documented several kermodes in the rainforests of British Columbia.
- The kermodes' rare coloring is caused by a recessive gene.
- Conservation efforts aim to protect the habitat of kermodes and other endangered species.
- Tourists travel to Canada hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive kermodes.