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Grizzly-Polar Bear Cross	Message #16
Sport hunter Jim Martell of Idaho thought he was shooting a polar bear on a recent guided hunting expedition in Canada's Northwest Territories, but when the went to collect the animal they noticed it's strange colouration. The Department of the Environment and Natural Resources collected the bear and did genetic tests. After all, if it turned out to be a grizzly bear, Martell would not only lose his trophy, he'd be charged for shooting a grizzly bear that he didn't have a tag for - punishable with up to 12 months in jail! The bear turns out to be a very rare Grizzly Bear - Polar Bear cross. It may be the first one every known of in the wild. Since the two species of bear mate in completely different environments - polar bears on ice, and grizzy's on land - it is nearly impossible for the two species to mate. Martell, who spent $50,000 on his hunting trip, will get to keep the hide after all.
comments (0 so far)	Posted by Lisa (profile) - Chickadee Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 17:03:07 EST