What does the existence of the cinnamon coloration confirm about the appearance of the American Black Bear species?

Answer

That not all black bears are black.

The existence of the cinnamon phase, along with blue-black and white Kermode phases, confirms the wide variability in appearance within the species, meaning not all black bears possess black coats.

What does the existence of the cinnamon coloration confirm about the appearance of the American Black Bear species?
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