BEARS - BOOKS

Sex Ago 10, 2018 6:08 pm

BEARS - BOOKS

Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:02 pm

When first published, Bears received excellent reviews and sold particularly well. The book focuses on an entire year in the lives of the three bear species found in North America -- the brown bear, the black bear and the polar bear. Matthias Breiter shows how these widely feared but rarely encountered animals hunt, feed, play, mate and breed.

Based on the bears' yearly cycle, from when they awaken from hibernation and give birth in February through the return of winter and another hibernation, the book includes:

Polar bears and their unique marine habitat
Brown and black bears across their ranges
Dangers from bears that live too close to human habitation
Biology and breeding
The five bear species that do not live in North America.
Bears is lavishly illustrated with more than 125 remarkable color photographs taken in the wild. By shattering myths and revealing unusual facts, this book increases the understanding of these magnificent creatures.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:04 pm

Amie Huguenard, the Grizzly Man's girlfriend, had to die a thousand deaths, screaming her head off for Lord knows how long, but certainly long enough for her to have escaped instead. Timothy Treadwell had just been dragged into the alders to be eaten alive, but she was a city girl who was nearly clueless when it came to bear safety and how to survive an attack by one. She could have lived if she'd only known what to do. Adventurer, author, and bush pilot, Tom Hron, who has spent a lifetime flying floatplanes and helicopters in North America's most dangerous bear country, tells about real-life attacks and relates them to survival. He takes on the would-be experts and tells you what not to do, which will be controversial to say the least. Black bears, grizzlies, browns, and polar bears--he covers them all.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:11 pm

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""Alaska Bear Tales"" is a best-selling collection of edge-of-your-seat accounts of true-life encounters with bears in Alaska.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:15 pm

This book examines the rich history of grizzly bear management in Yellowstone National Park and explores the challenges of managing an apex predator in the face of climate change and increasing human presence in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:18 pm

Paul Nicklen, wildlife photojournalist, showcases his stunning photography for National Geographic with this collection of North American bears: the grizzly, polar bear, black bear and the rarest spirit bear. Evocative storytelling combines with Nicklen's landmark photographs to reveal the truths and myths about these amazing creatures, and sheds light on their threatened ecosystems. Years of photographing bears in their habitat have given Nicklen a special understanding of these majestic mammals: the polar bear, ranked most popular species on Earth; the grizzly, feared and misunderstood; and the black bear, as well as its precious white counterpart, the spirit bear. Nicklen believes that sharing knowledge and stories about bears will impact the way we think of them, and thus ensure their future. Well-known environmentalists such as Wade Davis, Sylvia Earle, Werner Herzog, and Nicklen himself contribute essays to enhance the message of Nicklen's photographs. Quotes from literary figures punctuate the pages, offering insight into the magnificence of these impressive mammals. An epilogue takes a global look at the future of bears.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:21 pm

Here in a single volume, The Bear Almanac collects what is known about the world's bears, presenting in words and gorgeous photographs, a complete factual compendium of bear knowledge for the amateur naturalist and the bear specialist alike.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:25 pm

Written with vivid detail and passion, Spirit Bear is the story of acclaimed naturalist Charles Russell’s journey to study and learn from the extraordinary spirit bears on the remote Princess Royal Island.

From early experiences observing black bears in the Rocky Mountains with his father, the well-known writer and broadcaster Andy Russell, to nerve-racking encounters with grizzlies in British Columbia’s Khutzeymateen Valley, Charles Russell has spent a lifetime studying bears in their natural habitat. In 1991, Russell visited Princess Royal Island, an uninhabited island off the coast of British Columbia. There, amidst the rivers and trees of the western rainforest, he encountered the elusive spirit bear.

Known to scientists as the Kermode bear and to the public as the white, ghost, or spirit bear, these extraordinary animals have never been exposed to civilization. In Spirit Bear, Russell recounts his experiences on Princess Royal Island ― trekking over rocks and through streams; waiting hours for the evasive ghost bear to appear; and finally coming face-to-face with a spirit bear only inches from his nose. Illustrated with over 100 stunning colour photographs, Spirit Bear provides beautiful and astonishing insight into the habits and nature of the Kermode bear, and is part of an ongoing effort by conservationists to save Princess Royal Island as a sanctuary for these remarkable animals.

The reissue of Spirit Bear, a classic work of Canadian nature and wildlife, includes an updated design and a new Afterword by the author.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:27 pm

The Great Bear Rainforest is the fabled region that stretches up the rugged Pacific coast from the top of Vancouver Island to southern Alaska. A longtime resident of the area, award-winning photographer and conservationist Ian McAllister takes us on a deeply personal journey from the headwaters of the Great Bear Rainforest’s unexplored river valleys down to where the ocean meets the rainforest and finally to the hidden depths of the offshore world.

Along the way, we meet the spectacular wildlife that inhabits the Great Bear Rainforest. In a not-so unusual day, McAllister quietly observes twenty seven bears fishing for salmon, three of which are the famed pure white spirit bear. McAllister introduces us to the First Nations people who have lived there for millennia and have become his close friends and allies, and to the scientists conducting groundbreaking research and racing against time to protect the rainforest from massive energy projects.

Rich with full-color photographs of the wolves, whales, and other creatures who make the rainforest their home, Great Bear Wild is a stunning celebration of this legendary area.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:30 pm

When Man Becomes Prey examines the details of fatal predator attacks on humans, providing an opportunity to learn about the factors and behaviors that led to attacks. The predators profiled in the book include black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, coyotes, and gray wolves—the first time all five species have been included in one volume. Compelling narratives of conflicts involving these top predators are accompanied by how-to information for avoiding such clashes.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:38 pm

A must-read about these magnificent but sometimes deadly creatures—thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:41 pm

Humans and grizzly bears have been coming into contact in Yellowstone National Park ever since it was founded in 1872. Most of these encounters have ended peacefully, but many have not. In order to most accurately tell the stories of those involved in the more deadly incidents, Kathleen Snow went directly to the source: the National Park Service archives. With help from personnel at park headquarters, Snow has collected more than 100 years’ worth of hair-raising stories that read like crime scene investigations and provide hard-learned lessons in outdoor safety. A must-read for fans of Death in Yellowstone and anyone fascinated by human-animal interactions

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:42 pm

Explore one of the world’s most dangerous and bizarre landscapes alongside an extraordinary team of wildlife photographers, scientists, wilderness guides, rangers, and professional trackers. This book contains nearly 100 real-life experiences from a wide variety of experts who share their hard-won wisdom from decades of adventures in the unique landscape of the Yellowstone. You’ll laugh out loud, cringe, and cry at the funny, scary, and touching true stories about unexpectedly encountering angry grizzly bears or stampeding bison, accidentally camping out for a week or two in -70°F temperatures, and much more. Learn from the comic and tragic mistakes of visitors who did all the wrong things when encountering the furry, famous, and ferocious icons of Yellowstone. Find out what it’s like to · confront grizzlies, buffalo, elk, moose, and wolves in the wild · start a snowball fight with a bison · cross a thermal basin in the dark while trying not to fall into a deadly hot spring · get accidentally steamed by a geyser · cower on a bald mountaintop during a lightning storm · struggle to survive a cold, wet night above 10,000’, alone, with a broken femur, hoping to be discovered by rescuers Sandy Sisti is an award-wining wildlife photographer whose Yellowstone imagery is displayed in the Smithsonian. Carolyn Jourdan is a 6-Time Top-10 in the USA Wall Street Journal and Audible best-selling author of wildlife biography and medical memoir.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:46 pm

The polar bear, king of the Arctic, is one of the world’s most recognizable animals. Images of the majestic beasts roaming across the ice cap, plunging into frigid waters, and playing with furry cubs have come to symbolize the beauty and grandeur of the Arctic. Andrew E. Derocher and Wayne Lynch have spent decades following the bears, and this book offers the most comprehensive and readable review of their biology, ecology, behavior, and conservation.

With gripping photographs by Lynch, a preeminent wildlife photographer, and the personal stories of Derocher, this book is as stunning to look at as it is fascinating to read. It weaves together their remarkable experiences with the latest research to tell the amazing story of these Arctic predators, tracing the animals back to their evolutionary roots and looking ahead to the future of polar bears on a warming planet Earth.

Through informative and engaging language, Derocher carefully explains the sea ice ecosystem that is essential to the survival of polar bears. He addresses the threat of global warming to the Arctic―home to polar bears for tens of thousands of years―and describes in impressive detail their feeding habits, distribution, den ecology, and reproduction. Lynch’s vivid photographs capture all this and more as they chronicle the wide range of polar bear behavior, from family rituals to ferocious predatory practices.

Captivating, accurate, and inspiring, Polar Bears belongs in the hands of all who love the wild.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:48 pm

No animal is more symbolic of the Arctic than the polar bear. In the short space of 150,000 years, it has undergone behavioural and physiological changes to evolve from a grizzly bear into the most specialized predator of the Arctic sea ice. Yet, its survival is now threatened by global warming. Renowned Polar bear scientist Dr. Ian Stirling compresses 40 years of research on these iconic mammals into a new and comprehensive natural history. In accessible language, he explains their evolution, life history, behaviour, how they are researched, and the current threat to their very existence. He also explains why polar bears of Hudson Bay have become so important to our understanding of the species, and how Churchill became The Polar Bear Capital of the World

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:50 pm

Praise for the second edition:

"Norbert's gift as a photographer is his great curiosity about the natural world. His magic is displayed in photographs that weave light, color and action into a tapestry that tells volumes about life in the Far North."-- National Geographic Magazine

"Highly recommended."-- Library Journal (starred review)

The polar bear is the largest terrestrial carnivore in the world, uniquely adapted to thrive in the harsh environment of the Far North. In The World of the Polar Bear, renowned nature photographer Norbert Rosing follows the polar bear through each season of the year.

This timely third edition has been fully updated and features more than 20 terrific new photographs. With its thorough and engaging text and spectacular photography, The World of the Polar Bear includes:

A season-by-season account of the life of the polar bear, including feeding, mating and rearing of cubs
A new chapter featuring the polar bears of Svalbard, Norway
An intimate look at the animals that share the polar bear's environment, including seals, arctic foxes, walruses and muskoxen
A section on such northern sky phenomena as sun dogs and northern lights
Many anecdotes and insights about the polar bear -- at once a loving parent, a fierce predator and a natural jester
Polar bears are seriously threatened by global warming, and this book continues to explore this critical issue.

The World of the Polar Bear is quite simply the best book ever published on the polar bear.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 10:55 pm

Black Bears presents readers with substantive yet easily digestible information on this widespread yet sometimes feared animal. Accompanied by numerous full-color photos of black bears in their natural habitat, this handy field guide makes an excellent take-home souvenir and reference for anybody interested in black bears.

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 11:00 pm

Today bears have a growing people-problem: their “backyards” are full of humans and people-provided food is everywhere. Discover practical solutions and real-world examples of how to prevent conflicts at home and at play so we can do a better job of sharing space with these intelligent, adaptable animals.

CONTENTS
- Understanding Bears and Bear Behavior
- Bear-Proofing Your Home
- Being Bear-Smart in the Outdoors
- Attractant Management: Garbage, Bird Feeders, Fruit Trees, Chicken Coops, Gardens and more
- Creating Bear-Smart Communities
- Preventing Conflicts
- Responding to Encounters and Attacks
- A Bear Manager's World
- Case Studies from the U.S. & Canada
- North American Bear Populations
- Lexicon of Terminology & Extensive Resources

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Seg Ago 13, 2018 11:01 pm

In In the Company of Bears, originally published in hardcover as Out on a Limb, Ben Kilham invites us into the world he has come to know best: the world of black bears.

For decades, Kilham has studied wild black bears in a vast tract of Northern New Hampshire woodlands. At times, he has also taken in orphaned infants–feeding them, walking them through the forest for months to help them decipher their natural world, and eventually reintroducing them back into the wild. Once free, the orphaned bears still regard him as their mother. And one of these bears, now a 17-year-old female, has given him extraordinary access to her daily life, opening a rare window into how she and the wild bears she lives among carry out their daily lives, raise their young, and communicate.

Witnessing this world has led to some remarkable discoveries. For years, scientists have considered black bears to be mostly solitary. Kilham's observations, though, reveal the extraordinary interactions wild bears have with each other. They form friendships and alliances; abide by a code of conduct that keeps their world orderly; and when their own food supplies are ample, they even help out other bears in need. Could these cooperative behaviors, he asks, mimic behavior that existed in the animal that became human? In watching bears, do we see our earliest forms of communications unfold?

Kilham's dyslexia once barred him from getting an advanced academic degree, securing funding for his research, and publishing his observations in the scientific literature. After being shunned by the traditional scientific community, though, Kilham’s unique findings now interest bear researchers worldwide. His techniques even aid scientists working with pandas in China and bears in Russia. Moreover, the observation skills that fueled Kilham’s exceptional work turned out to be born of his dyslexia. His ability to think in pictures and decipher systems makes him a unique interpreter of the bear's world.

In the Company of Bears delivers Kilham’s fascinating glimpse at the inner world of bears, and also makes a passionate case for science, and education in general, to open its doors to different ways of learning and researching–doors that could lead to far broader realms of discovery.

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BEARS - BOOKS

BEARS - BOOKS

Bears: A Year in the Life

Fighting for your Life: Man-eater Bears

Alaska Bear Tales

Yellowstone Grizzly Bears: Ecology and Conservation of an Icon of Wildness

Bear: Spirit of the Wild

Bear Almanac: A Comprehensive Guide To The Bears Of The World

Spirit Bear: Encounters with the White Bear of the Western Rainforest

Great Bear Wild: Dispatches from a Northern Rainforest

When Man Becomes Prey: Fatal Encounters with North America’s Most Feared Predators

Mark of the Grizzly: Revised And Updated With More Stories Of Recent Bear Attacks And The Hard Lessons Learned Paperback

Taken by Bear in Yellowstone: More Than a Century of Harrowing Encounters between Grizzlies and Humans

Dangerous Beauty: Encounters with Grizzlies and Bison in Yellowstone

Polar Bears: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior

Polar Bears: The Natural History of a Threatened Species

The World of the Polar Bear

Black Bears (Falcon Pocket Guides)

Living With Bears Handbook, Expanded 2nd Edition

In the Company of Bears: What Black Bears Have Taught Me about Intelligence and Intuition

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