The Great White Bear: A Natural and Unnatural History of the Polar Bear
A Animals, Nonfiction, Natural History book. Good Book
Polar bears are creatures of paradox: They are white bears whose skin is black; massive predators who can walk almost silently; Arctic residents whose major problem is not staying warm, but keeping cool. Fully grown they can measure 10 feet and weigh close to 2,000 pounds, but at birth they are just 20 ounces. Creatures that may wander thousands of miles over the course of a year, they begin life in a snowdrift. Human encounters with these legendary beasts are cause for both excitement and apprehension. Tales throughout history describe the ferocity of polar bear attacks on humans; but human hunting of...
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- Pages: 272 pages
- ISBN: 9780547152424 / 0
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A very well researched book on polar bears, and their troubling future. At times tedious to read, it nevertheless teaches you a lot. The last few chapters are very sad, describing how bears are malnourished and even resorting to cannibalism. The problem is the ice is melting and we may have passed the point of truly helping these great... An introduction to the biology and ecology, as well as to the past, present, and future state of this majestic species...and sadly, their future doesn't look good. This book provides an insightful look at the biology, evolution, behavior, and environmental requirements and diet, as well as a look at the past, present, and possible future... Good Book
