The bears of the world are among the most studied, and most loved,
of all wild creatures. From the polar bear of the Arctic to the
grizzlies of Yellowstone and the black bears that roam our
woodlands, bears never fail to delight the amateur naturalist or
fascinate the scientific observer. Here, in a single volume, THE
GREAT BEAR ALMANAC collects what is known about the world's bears,
presenting in words, pictures, maps, and charts a complete factual
compendium of bear knowledge. Virtually everything known about
bears is touched upon in this remarkably entertaining book. Part I,
"Bears in Their World, " discusses where bears are found throughout
the world, with notes on population estimates and detailed maps. A
full section on anatomy and physiology discusses distinguishing
features among bear species, details on the skull, teeth, claws and
other bear parts, how well bears hear and see, and much more.
Another section investigates hibernation, intelligence, feeding,
play, and other behavioral traits. Part II, "Bears in the Human
World, " examines the wide range of ways in which bears and human
beings intersect: bears in myth and religion, in art, literature,
and film, and above all, in real life - bear attacks, human
encroachment on bear habitat, governmental regulations on bears,
trafficking in bear parts by poachers, a summary of current bear
research, and much more. A concluding chapter looks at future
prospects for the bears of the world, and offers guidelines for how
all those who admire bears can help protect these great and
majestic creatures.
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