An unprecedented visual and scientific journey into the secret world
of bears.
In Bears of the North, renowned wildlife photographer, naturalist, and
bestselling author Wayne Lynch offers us a work of scintillating science
and stunning beauty. Following polar bears, brown bears, and American
and Asiatic black bears through the seasons, this journey is an
insider's view of hibernation's mysteries and the birth of cubs in
winter; the mating rituals and voracious appetites of spring; hunting,
fishing, and encounters with neighbors during summer; and the feeding
frenzy and exuberant play of autumn. Dispelling the stereotypes and
untruths--but none of the magic--surrounding these magnificent animals,
Lynch comments on the latest scientific discoveries related to the
biology, behavior, and ecology of bears. He describes how satellite
telemetry has revealed the purpose behind the meanderings of bears and
the great distances they sometimes cover on land and in water. He also
shows how DNA analysis can teach us about the relatedness of bears
within a population, even revealing the identity of a particular cub's
father.
Taking us out into the wilds of the tundra and forests to share his
firsthand observations of the marvelous bears of the Northern
Hemisphere, Lynch describes their survival strategies and the threats
they face from habitat fragmentation and global climate change. Lynch's
fascinating narrative is enhanced by over 150 gorgeous, original color
photographs that capture bears in their habitats, including appearances
of the elusive moon bear, fierce polar bear battles, and rare images of
mothers' intimate moments with their cubs. Informed by Lynch's nearly
forty years of experience observing and photographing bears in the wild,
and aided by sophisticated digital photo technologies, Bears of the
North is an unrivaled collection of enthralling and informative
portraits of bears in their natural environments.
