The Bear Almanac

A Comprehensive Guide to the Bears of the World

Gary Brown

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Globe Pequot Press
06 August 2024

Photographs: collections; Wildlife: mammals

The bears of the world--from the polar bears of the Arctic to the Andean bears of South America--are among the most studied and loved of all wild creatures. In this revised and updated edition, Gary Brown collects what is known about the world's bears, capturing in words and images a complete factual compendium of bear knowledge for the amateur naturalist and the bear specialist alike.

The Bear Almanac is for anyone who has ever paused to wonder at both the might--and the mind--of the bear. Beyond their well-known, imposing physical traits, these generally shy creatures command the ability to learn rapidly and to reason. In addition to addressing such topics as bear physiology, social behavior, and habitats, this comprehensive resource lists endangered bears by state and covers a breadth of other bear-related topics, such as the effects of war on bears and what to do if you meet up with one, as well as issues in the news related to the most beloved, and mysterious, of creatures.

By: Gary Brown
Imprint: Globe Pequot Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 794g
ISBN: 9781493086450
ISBN 10: 1493086456
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 06 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Gary Brown was a retired National Park Service ranger and an expert on conservation and bear management. The author of Outwitting Bears and Safe Travel in Bear Country, he lived in Bozeman, Montana. He died in 2022.

Reviews for The Bear Almanac: A Comprehensive Guide to the Bears of the World

"An indispensable reference. -- ""Sports Afield"" Brown has produced the single greatest reference on the world's bears. -- ""Spokane Chronicle"" Provides as much information about bears as amateur naturalists could want. -- ""USA Today"" This superbly organized book is a true almanac. -- ""Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel"" Virtually everything that is known about the eight species of bears is covered by Brown. -- ""Tampa Tribune"" You can stick your nose in this book anywhere and find great reading. It's easily the most comprehensive reference on the subject. --Thomas McNamee, author of The Grizzly Bear"