Bears: Wild Guide

by Charles Fergus

Overview

• A full-color guide to the world of bears • Includes black bears, polar bears, and grizzlies • Information on dealing with bears in the wild Feared and reviled by many, bears are woefully misunderstood creatures. This natural history guide clears up many of the misconceptions about the animals and offers a glimpse into their extraordinary lives. Covering everything from hibernation to their storied fishing abilities, the book also examines the difficulties that bears and humans often have coexisting and gives invaluable guidance on how to act should you encounter a wild bear. Illustrated throughout in full color.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811732512
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	10/05/2005
Series:	Wild Guide Series
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Charles Fergus has written numerous books about wildlife and the outdoors. He lives in the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	vii
1	What Makes a Bear a Bear?	1
2	North American Species	17
3	Feeding Behaviors	31
4	Social Behavior and Territoriality	47
5	Breeding and Cubs	59
6	Denning and Hibernation	75
7	Bears and Humans	85
8	Bear Sign	103
	Resources	113