A Mysterious Silver Cub Just Debuted on the Katmai Bear Cam. Is It a Polar Bear Hybrid?

By Maddy DapcevichAugust 12, 2026

An unusual silver cub on the Katmai Bear Cam sparked hybrid "pizzly" rumors. Naturalist Mike Fitz and NPS explain the rare genetics behind the 2026 star. The post A Mysterious Silver Cub Just Debuted on the Katmai Bear Cam. Is It a Polar Bear Hybrid? appeared first on Outside Online.

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